Software Support Engineer troubleshoots and develops technical solutions related to software and setup errors for field engineers, technicians, and customers. Creates workaround procedures when standard procedures have failed and ensures issues are resolved in a timely fashion. Being a Software Support Engineer escalates urgent problems requiring more in-depth knowledge to appropriate internal resources. Requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Additionally, Software Support Engineer typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Software Support Engineer typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
What success looks like in this role:
* Provides Tier 2 and Tier 3 support and assists with some project implementation within the networking environment.
* Successful provisioning as well as supervision of, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware, software, and related infrastructure. This also includes the Installation of new systems, rebuilding existing systems, configuration of hardware, peripherals, services, settings, directories, storage, etc. in accordance with customer/ government standards.
* Configuration management of Local Area Networks (LANs), Wide Area Networks (WANs), network segments, and Internet and Intranet systems to ensure operability to included closed systems. Installation and maintenance, network hardware and software, analyze problems, and monitor networks to ensure their availability to users.
* Maintains, monitors and troubleshoots within the roles of Incident Management (Return-to-Service) and/or Problem Management (Reason for Outage).
* Works independently on specific projects or may act as lead or Project Manager or a technical consultant where experience and knowledge span multiple projects.
* Ensures all design decisions are evaluated analytically and in a systematic manner in accordance with approved technical approaches, processes and procedures.
* Works closely with network operations, systems and other groups on business projects, assignments, problems, etc.
* Ensures proper documentation for the corporate knowledgebase, including design, procedural and lessons learned. This also includes maintaining and updating existing documentation.
* Monitors the Network and System Enterprise with provided tools to ensure the health of the critical client solutions.
* Maintains on-call availability to respond to network issues and up-time; must be flexible and available with the scheduling.
* Contributes to technical artifacts through team/program SharePoint and/or communities of practice.
You will be successful in this role if you have:
* Minimum of 8 years domain experience. * Advanced knowledge in evaluating vendor products and making recommendations to purchase hardware and software. * Knowledge in setting up administrator and service accounts. * Knowledgeable in network security procedures, best practices, and implementation. * Ability to troubleshoot software issues and customer applications as required. * Has achieved industry standard certifications: e.g.: Security , CCNP, CCNA * Excellent documentation skills are required.
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