AIX Remote Support Technical Engineer
Antsohihy, Madagascar Infra / Networks / Telecom
Job description
About IBM
IBM is a global technology and innovation company. It is the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, with presence in 170 countries. The diversity and breadth of the entire IBM portfolio of research, consulting, solutions, services, systems and software uniquely distinguishes IBM from other companies in the industry.
Our Center:
The Client Innovation Center is the newest and largest IBM center in Sofia, Bulgaria. It is a hub of global importance for the company, providing end-to-end IT services, including network management, server systems operations, maintenance and monitoring of computer hardware and software covering some of the biggest world markets – US, Canada, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.
At IBM you will have the opportunity to communicate with global teams who have different responsibilities, interests and knowledge. Here you will be placed in a dynamic environment, where you will be given the opportunity to raise your technical skills and become part of the IBM Systems Team.
You will be required to work and close out problem records on a daily basis both for internal and external customers. You will participate in a problem management assignment queue and be given work on a round robin basis. Your work will consist of contacting customers and working both with them and with any available internal resources (problem management database, technotes, internal testing) to resolve technical problems they are having. Once assigned a case, you will act as the primary point of contact, from start to finish, until the problem is resolved. This job requires excellent communication skills that will enable you to work successfully with customers, technical specialists, internal resources and members of different organizations. You will be required to follow workflow processes and document your work very clearly. Email and phone etiquette is a must.
Key Responsibilities:
A person interested in this role will have key responsibilities to become a worldwide technical expert in one or more components of AIX(such as networking, file systems, Kernel, Virtualization ... ), become an effective communication channel between IBM clients and IBM management and collaborate with the best experts in IBM support teams to resolve critical customer problems. To be successful, a person should demonstrate excellent communication skills (written and verbal), a passion for continuous learning and a willingness to manage and solve complex technical problems.
The skills required for this position span communication skills, situation management skills, and technical abilities.
Auto req ID
183970BR
Required Education
Technical Diploma
Role ( Job Role )
Remote Technical Support
State / Province
SOFIA
Primary job category
Product Services
Company
(0023) IBM Bulgaria Ltd.
Contract type
Regular
Employment Type
Full-Time
ERBP
Yes
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?
No
Travel Required
Up to 10% or 1 day a week
IBM Business Group
Systems
Preferred Education
Technical Diploma
City / Township / Village
SOFIA
EO Statement
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
Language skills:
Fluency in English is a must
Second foreign language is considered as an advantage.
Technical skills: The technical skills required for this position include, but are not limited to background with:
AIX (or UNIX / Linux) operating system; AIX (or UNIX / Linux) networking, file systems, security and administration; Previous experience in technical support;
Personal skills
· Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
· Excellent organizational skills
· Good analytical and problem solving skills
· Ability to work within a team
· Strong customer driven focus
· Good presentation skills
· Ability to listen to clients and understand both situational and technical issues
· Focused & Results orientated
· Accuracy and attention to details
Education:
Relevant field, ideally in Information Technology or Computer Sciences
Working experience:
At least 1 years experience working in the area of Customer support
Country/Region
Bulgaria
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience
· C and UNIX / Linux shell script programming;
· Working knowledge of common administration and debugging tools;
· Additional consideration for existing knowledge of IP Security (IP);
· Additional consideration for existing knowledge of IBM support tools and processes
Secondary Job Category
Other Product Services
Eligibility Requirements
n/a
Position Type
Early Professional
Early Professional Track
Industry Early Professional
New Collar Role
Yes