Senior Technical Support Specialist - Linux

Hiring Manager: Deena Short

Talent Acquisition Advisor: Laura DeLuca

Job Code Level: TEP4

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YOUR IMPACT

We are looking for a Senior IT Support Specialist (for ITOM) to join our IT Operations Management Support Team. In this role, you will support a product suite (SS, ITOM) that helps our customers manage their critical IT infrastructure and operations. This includes monitoring public and private cloud deployments, managing modern enterprise networks, orchestrating hybrid cloud environments, and overseeing the lifecycle of virtual and physical servers, databases, and middleware.

Want to know more about the product? You can explore here: https://www.microfocus.com/marketplace/itom/category/opsb

WHAT THE ROLE OFFERS

1. Assist customers with complex technical support inquiries via chat, phone, and email
2. Reproduce, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues, identifying root causes and working towards solutions
3. Collaborate with Product Engineering to identify defects and test software patches
4. Document interactions and solutions in the CRM system
5. Promote Knowledge-Centered Services by creating and updating knowledge base content
6. Mentor team members and contribute to their skill development

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

1. 5+ years of experience in a technical support environment.
2. Hands-on experience troubleshooting Windows/Linux/UNIX operating systems
3. Strong diagnostic and analytical skills using tools like traces, dumps, and logs
4. Database knowledge (PostgreSQL, Oracle, MS SQL, Vertica or others)
5. Virtualization skills (VMware, Hyper-V)
6. Experience with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
7. Scripting knowledge (Perl, Python, Shell)
8. Familiarity with High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) setups
9. Experience with Docker/Kubernetes
10. Exposure to web services and JavaScript

ONE LAST THING:

OpenText is more than just a corporation, it's a global community where trust is foundational, the bar is raised, and outcomes are owned. Join us in shaping the future of content management solutions. Apply now and be part of our exciting journey at OpenText!

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