Technical Support Specialist

Skills
Business Process ImprovementCLICommandDatabasesEsxiEasily AdaptableField Operations
Role

What the job involves

The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.

Requirements

  • Diploma in information technology or higher
  • 2+ years of experience in customer service or technical support
  • Comfortable working in a Linux environment
  • Experience with Unix/Linux command line and Bash shell scripting
  • Working knowledge of IP networking including TCP/IP FTP SSH and firewalls
  • Virtual machine environment experience such as VMWare ESXi or HyperV
  • Understanding or experience with Oracle SQL or similar RDBMS
  • Experience in development maintenance or updating in-house automation tooling is an asset
  • Knowledge of support ticket or issue reporting systems is an asset
  • Knowledge of Salesforce.com is an asset
  • Experience analyzing troubleshooting debugging investigating and presenting results

Nice to have

  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Self-motivated
  • Independent worker
  • Flexible
  • Good judgement
  • Strong organization
  • Ability to prioritize
  • Multi-tasking ability
  • Collaborative
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Eager to learn

Day to day

  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across embedded hardware and software, RF and IP communications networks, database systems, Linux back-end services, web front-end components, and service interfaces.
  • Upgrade and patch TUNet software on customer systems while helping maintain billing exports and supporting new product introductions in the field.
  • Collaborate with Field Operations and Product Development to review cases, improve documentation and processes, and provide hands-on support including scripting, on-site visits, and after-hours coverage.