Senior Software Support Engineer/Level 2 Technical Support
Employment Type:
Permanent
Location:
Northamptonshire - East Midlands, United Kingdom
Salary:
Excellent Salary and benefits
Advertiser:
European Recruitment Specialist Ltd (ERS)
Posted:
20 May 2008
Ref:
Senior Software Support Engineer/Level 2 Technical Support-Storage-SM
Languages:
1 language required
French
German
Italian
Spanish
Job Description
Senior Software Support Engineer/Level 2 Technical Support
We have an excellent opportunity for you to join an international storage company as a Senior Software Support Engineer (SSE). You will have the primary responsibility for providing technical support for data management & disk-based backup software products.
You get to resolve highly complex issues in a wide variety of technical environments with both internal and external customers.
You will ...
* answer phone support requests from our partners and customers on our data storage software products and disk-based backup products
* provide remote level 1 & 2 technical support
* reproduce configurations and problems in the test lab
* communicate with various software development teams and escalate support issues as needed
* ensure customers are satisfied & can be used as a positive reference
* mentor, train and assist junior team members in handling escalation situations
* mentor and train junior team members.
* support beta field evaluations of new products/enhancements
* review, edit and manage the knowledge database
* need to work flexible shifts in a 7x24 support center environment
You need ...
* degree in Computer Science or equivalent education level
* 3+ years experience in a system administration or technical support role or equivalent skill set
* high level UNIX system administration and troubleshooting skills on
- multiple UNIX platforms (Linux, Solaris, HP/UX, AIX, IRIX)
OR
- MS Windows 2000/2003
* UNIX scripting skills
* familiar with backup applications such as Legato Networker or Veritas NetBackup.
* superior knowledge of SCSI and fibre channel technology, networking and SAN
* Must be able to communicate fluently in English and either
French, German, Spanish or Italian (verbal and written)
* Brocade training/certification is a major plus
* UNIX/Windows certifications are a plus
In return, you get an excellent salary, benefits and dynamic work environment.
Take this opportunity to find out more by sending your English CV in word format NOW!
Due to the nature of this position, the recruiter has requested to restrict applications by locationOnly candidates in Europe