A strong knowledge in the following areas is recommended:
- Intermediate knowledge of Operating System Principals (Windows, Linux, VMware)
- Strong troubleshooting/analytical skills (log parsing, deep-dive testing, etc)
- A strong understanding of Networking, Gateways, Firewalls, & Routing
- SSL Certificates
- VPN, OpenVPN, Authentication
- Network Protocols, TCP/IP, OSPF, RIP, DNS, VLAN Tagging/Trunking
Other responsibilities include:
- Diagnose and troubleshoot issues reported by IBM Cloud customers.
- Effectively communicate with customers and partners via phone, chat and case regarding technical issues.
- Document and track customer cases from start to finish ensuring customer expectations are properly managed and that technical issues are resolved to the customer’s satisfaction.
- Work with various internal teams, and management to diagnose and resolve critical issues.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
- 2+ years experience working directly with customers.
- 2+ years experience working in the cloud computing industry with a focus around networking and/or security, and other infrastructure services.
- 2+ years experience troubleshooting complex issues using problem determination and best practices.
Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
- Industry certifications related to network & security technologies such as CISSP, CEH, CCNA
- Experience with Cisco, Juniper/JunOS, Vyatta is a strong plus.
- Linux (CentOS/RedHat,Ubuntu/Debian) Troubleshooting