Companies that use OpenVPN

Source: Analysis of 100 job postings that mention OpenVPN

I noticed that 97% of OpenVPN job postings are for individual contributors, not leadership roles. This tells me OpenVPN purchasing decisions happen at the infrastructure and IT operations level, primarily driven by System Administrators (26%), DevOps Engineers (16%), IT Support Specialists (10%), and Network Engineers (9%). These practitioners are making tooling decisions based on technical requirements rather than waiting for executive mandates. Their strategic priorities center on secure remote access, multi-site connectivity, and infrastructure automation across hybrid cloud environments.

The day-to-day users are technical teams managing connectivity for distributed workforces and infrastructure. They're configuring VPN tunnels for remote employees, connecting data centers, securing IoT devices, and enabling field technicians to access corporate resources. I saw responsibilities like "configure and troubleshoot VPN solutions," "maintain secure remote access infrastructures," and "ensure secure connectivity across offices, remote users, and cloud services." These teams integrate OpenVPN with broader stacks including Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, firewalls, and monitoring tools.

The pain points reveal companies struggling with complexity and security in distributed environments. One posting emphasized "uninterrupted system operation" and "24/7 on-call support," while another highlighted the need to "protect our customer's data from unauthorized use." A third described managing "high-security environments" and "critical security-related cloud services." Companies want reliable, scalable connectivity that doesn't compromise security, especially as they support remote workers, multi-cloud architectures, and operational technology networks that weren't designed for internet exposure.

Source: Analysis of tech stacks from 1,517 companies that use OpenVPN

I noticed that OpenVPN users are typically B2B software companies with distributed teams and a strong emphasis on infrastructure security. The combination of AWS Route 53, Amazon SES, and Jenkins tells me these are engineering-focused organizations running their own cloud infrastructure rather than relying solely on managed services. They're building and deploying software internally, which means they need secure remote access for their technical teams.

The pairing of Jenkins with OpenVPN is particularly revealing. Companies using Jenkins are running their own continuous integration pipelines, which means developers need secure VPN access to internal systems and deployment environments. Similarly, AWS Route 53 appearing 18.5 times more often suggests these companies manage complex DNS configurations across multiple environments, another indicator of sophisticated technical operations. HubSpot Marketing Hub's presence tells me these aren't just engineering-first companies but ones investing in demand generation and inbound marketing to fuel growth.

The full picture reveals companies that are sales-led and marketing-led simultaneously. Jira Service Desk and Fellow App indicate established internal processes and regular team meetings, suggesting companies past the earliest startup phase. They've grown large enough to need formal ticketing systems and meeting management tools. HubSpot Marketing Hub combined with Amazon SES shows they're actively nurturing leads through email campaigns while Jira Service Desk suggests they're also managing customer support at scale. These are likely Series A through Series C companies with 50 to 500 employees.

Source: Analysis of Linkedin bios of 1,517 companies that use OpenVPN

I noticed that OpenVPN users span an incredibly diverse range of industries, but they share a common thread: they're building digital infrastructure that handles sensitive information. These aren't just tech companies. I see financial services firms managing pensions and payments, healthcare providers handling patient data, logistics platforms coordinating shipments, staffing agencies managing candidate information, and education technology platforms connecting students with opportunities. What unites them is that they all process confidential data that needs secure transmission, whether that's financial records, medical information, employee details, or proprietary business intelligence.

The stage distribution is telling. I see a mix weighted toward growth-phase companies: many have 11-50 or 51-200 employees, with some early seed or Series A funding. There are fewer pure startups (under 10 employees) and fewer mature enterprises (500+ employees). The funding amounts, when disclosed, tend to be modest, ranging from $1-50M. This suggests companies at the stage where they're scaling operations, building out infrastructure, and professionalizing their security posture but aren't yet massive enterprises with dedicated security teams.