Sr. Technical Support Engineer (JTAC)

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Japan Technical Assistance Center (JTAC) Responsibilities:

• Provide Support for partners and end customers via telephone, e-mail, and web

• Ability to manage a high work volume with time bound constraints

• Analyzes problems and identifies solutions by utilizing databases of existing issues, debugging tools and simple or moderate lab simulations

• Provide Tier 2/3 technical expertise in resolving service provider, data center, and wireless product issues

• Ensures escalations and handoffs are efficient by documenting cases clearly and completely

• Escalate and collaborate with Software and/or Hardware Engineering to see the problem through to resolution

• Develop subject matter expertise and train/mentor others

• Use troubleshooting skills to: perform lab replications, research more difficult problems, test engineering provided fixes to ensure the solution resolves the customer problem

JTAC Requirements:

• Excellent troubleshooting skills

• Business and conversational level English and Japanese ability

• Strong communication skills in both English and Japanese

• JLPT N1 or equivalent experience and ability

• Self-motivated, energetic and positive approach to solving problems

• Organization and time management skills - must be able to handle multiple issues in an organized manner

• Strong troubleshooting skills of networking protocols such as OSPF, BGP, MPLS, etc.

• OpenStack and/or Kubernetes experience are a plus

• CCNA, CCNP, and/or CCIE certification are a plus

Working Hours & Environment:

• Monday through Friday, 9AM to 6PM

• 60 Minutes for lunch takeable at any time

• Remote-office hybrid, minimum 2 days a week in office.