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The original was posted on /r/ivpn by /u/viktorivpn on 2023-09-27 15:53:58+00:00.

Please note for this role we are only recruiting within the UTC-5 to UTC+7 timezones.

We are looking for a Technical Writer to create in-depth guides about privacy, information security and VPN use. We prefer quality over quantity, and aim for providing real value to our technical audience as opposed to churning out surface level, keyword stuffed content marketing posts. 

To qualify for this role, credentials and number of years of experience does not necessarily matter, given you have a deep interest in privacy, come equipped with technical skills, and have a knack for writing. We offer flexibility, autonomy and just as much guidance as you need to succeed in this position. This is a remote, part-time (20 hours per week) position with a possibility of switch to full-time depending on the progress of projects and your goals.

What you will work in the first 6 months:

  • Research and write articles and guides for technically proficient audiences on privacy and security topics, including, but not limited to:
    • Threat modelling and advanced privacy threats
    • ISP surveillance capabilities
    • Practical anonymity and low latency networks
    • VPN related technical concepts and issues
    • Self-sovereignty and self-hosting
  • Updating and improving IVPN’s Privacy Guides, with specific focus on Advanced Guides

Requirements

You tick the following boxes and have:

  • Native level English.

  • Published information security or privacy related materials with a technical focus. Blog posts, guest posts, assignments, research papers qualify.

  • Strong interest in information security and privacy, with focus on end-user best practices, threat modeling and privacy tools

Nice to have:

- Strong technical background, ongoing studies or degree in related field (e.g. information security)

  • Experience with advanced privacy and anonymity practices, eg. VPN chaining, virtual machines, QubesOS, Tor

  • Interest or experience in cryptography

Apply here: