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Job SummaryAs a Senior Technical Support Engineer, you will engage directly with customers to address intricate post-sales concerns for Cortex XSIAM. You will evaluate multifaceted scenarios, employ critical thinking to resolve issues, and ensure swift resolution to keep clients' environments secure. By collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will drive product improvement, enrich work environments, and enhance cybersecurity. Your ability to explain complex technical issues to diverse audiences will be a strong asset in shaping the future of cybersecurity.
Key Responsibilities- Offer technical support to customers and partners, managing cases from recording to resolution.
- Conduct fault isolation and root cause analysis for complex technical issues.
- Author Technical Support Bulletins and technical documentation for the Knowledge Base.
- Review technical content for training, marketing, manuals, and troubleshooting guides.
- Travel to customer sites for critical situations to expedite resolutions as needed.
- Provide configurations, troubleshooting, and best practices to ensure customer success.
- Collaborate with the Engineering team to influence product operability and improvements.
- Participate in weekend on-call rotations and provide after-hours support as required.
- Communicate complex technical issues effectively to internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications Required Qualifications- 5+ years of experience in a customer-facing technical support role with analytical troubleshooting skills.
- Proficiency with Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, and macOS applications and deployment tools (SCCM, GPO, AD, JAMF).
- Strong proficiency in software and infrastructure troubleshooting, testing, and debugging in complex environments.
- Familiarity with Internet-based technologies (DNS, Security, IP Routing, SSH, FTP, HTTP/HTTPS, Email Routing).
- Knowledge of IP network technologies and performance monitoring tools like Datadog or Cloud Watch.
- Independent troubleshooting ability in diverse environments with mixed applications and protocols.
Preferred Qualifications- Intermediate knowledge of SIEM tools for parsing, correlation, data modeling, and dashboards.
- Exposure to vulnerability management tools, firewalls, and advanced SIEM platforms.
- Fundamental understanding of Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, and AWS for cloud agent deployment.
- Basic scripting knowledge (JS, Python, PowerShell, SQL, XDL, SPL) for playbooks and data extraction.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
Compensation DisclosureThe compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/com-missioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.
$103,400.00 - $167,200.00/yr
Our Commitment We're trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity's status quo. It's simple: we can't accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.
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Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
