Technical Support Representative, Need Linux and MSP Experience, 3rd Shift – Work From Home

Managed Services Provider and Linux experience is required for this Technical Support Representative position.

We need someone that is willing to work 1 weekend day (not necessarily both). Also, someone that understands that support is 24/7. This is a 100% Remote opportunity.

Responsibilities:

– Provide technical support for customers via phone, ticket system or messenger.
– Provide support in a wide range of advanced Linux and AWS server management issues.
– Use critical thinking skills to identify and resolve technical problems.
– Maintain effective communication with internal and external channels.
– Provide short-term resolutions and develop preventative measures for the longer term.
– Monitor server alerts for any performance issues and address them appropriately.
– Help create internal documentation as well as customer facing knowledge base.
– Assist in onboarding, training and mentoring new team members.
– Keep up to date with relevant technologies.

Qualifications:

– 1+ years of experience in customer service/technical support via phone or ticketing system.
– Experience as System Administrator, or End User of a Linux Operating System. OS: Ubuntu, CentOS, CloudLinux; Fundamentals: DNS, Networking, IP routing; Database: MySQL; Control Panel: cPanel, AWS.
– Managed Services Provider (MSP) experience is required.
– Experience with troubleshooting in multi-user environments.
– Hands-on experience working with AWS (EC2, CloudWatch, AutoScaling, etc.).
– General understanding of networking (TCP/IP, DNS, Routing, E-Mail).
– Demonstration of independent thinking and decision-making abilities.
– Ability to multitask, adapt to changes quickly, and to prioritize work.
– Excellent communication, availability and interpersonal skills.
– Strong troubleshooting skills in a fast-paced environment.
– Open to 24/7 support environment.
– Availability to possibly working weekends.

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