Protecting one billion people from cyber threats? If you feel like this proposition is rather exciting than scary, come on board and grow with us.
 

Whalebone is a global company working on user-centric cybersecurity products for telcos, ISPs, enterprises, public institutions, and governments that provide millions of everyday internet users unyielding protection from malware, phishing schemes, ransomware, and other malicious digital attacks without the need for them to download anything. Whalebone is headquartered in Brno, Czech Republic.

 

At this point, Whalebone has 400+ customers in telecommunications and corporate sectors (A1 (America Movil), o2 Telefonica, Tele2, Panasonic, Bauhaus, and many others) around the globe. With nearly 100 team members of multiple nationalities, Whalebone ranked 22nd in Deloitte’s list of fastest-growing companies in Central Europe.

We create cybersecurity products that people can actually use. We protect them against viruses and fraud on the network so that the users do not have to handle anything.
Thanks to this approach, we already protect tens of millions of people worldwide.
 
Apply now and help us protect the online world around us!

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with customers to assess their needs, design suitable integration architectures, and ensure smooth incorporation into their network topology.
  • Lead technical strategy in customer engagements by working closely with Sales Director, Product, and Engineering to tailor solutions.
  • Deliver customer-facing technical presentations, respond to RFIs/RFPs, and run proofs-of-concept.
  • Configure solutions for networks of all sizes, identify potential issues, and oversee successful implementation.
  • Provide post-launch support, maintaining strong relationships with clients and ensuring ongoing satisfaction.
  • Cooperate with Sales Director, Customer Excellence, Product, Engineering teams, and customers’ technical specialists to ensure seamless collaboration.
  • Occasionally travel to client sites.
  • Continuously learn, grow, and contribute to advancing our technical expertise.

Requirements

  • Advanced knowledge of Linux system administration.

  • Solid technical understanding of internet protocols (hands-on experience with DNS protocol is a strong advantage).
  • Proven experience in presales/technical consulting – ability to lead presentations, demos, RFIs/RFPs, and proofs-of-concept.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts for different audiences.
  • Solution-oriented mindset with solid problem-solving skills.
  • Project management capabilities (planning, coordination, and execution).
  • Ability to build trusted relationships with both technical and business stakeholders.
  • Fluency in English is required; French proficiency is an advantage.

Nice to have

  • Experience with Network Security solutions
  • Docker.
  • Scripting (Python. Bash).
  • REST APIs.
  • Network administration (routing, switching, firewalls).
  • DNS Resolver technology (Knot, Unbound, PowerDNS, etc.)‍.

 

Contract-based position (Freelance / B2B)

This position is offered exclusively on a contract basis (freelance / B2B), not as a traditional employment relationship.

We are looking for candidates who:

  • will collaborate with us as independent contractors and invoice for their services on a regular basis
  • are responsible for managing their own taxes, social security, and statutory contributions in accordance with local regulations
  • acknowledge that the role does not include standard employment benefits (such as paid leave, bonuses, or insurance)
  • use their own equipment; the agreed fee is expected to cover work-related costs such as a laptop, phone, and internet access
  • prefer remote collaboration with flexibility in how they organize their work, while committing to agreed deliverables and collaboration hours

Why work with us?

  • Meaningful job - protecting everyday people against malware and hackers all around the globe.
  • Rewarding financial package, including the possibility to choose ESOP as a benefit and a motivating flexible part of the remuneration reflecting long term results.
  • You will be supported to learn, grow, and gain new experience with us!
  • Your opinion will matter to us - discuss your ideas and feedback directly with the CCO or CEO if you feel like they should hear them.

Position details

  • Work setup: Remote

  • Location: Ghana
  • Job type: Contract (Freelance/B2B type of cooperation)

Whalebone, s.r.o.