Support Center Representitive

Job description

IBM seeks to hire a Technical Support Professional. A person interested in this role will have key responsibilities to become a worldwide technical expert in one or more components of AIX(such as networking, file systems, Kernel, Virtualization ... ), become an effective communication channel between IBM clients and IBM management and collaborate with the best experts in IBM support teams to resolve critical customer problems. We are looking for analytical puzzle solvers who thrive in a driven enterprise customer support environment. You will work as part of a motivated worldwide team to assist IBM customers to perform problem determination on IBM AIX operating system. We are seeking demonstrated problem solvers with proven communication skills. In this position, debugging and analysis are performed via the telephone as well as electronically. Candidates must have the desire to wow customers, articulate solutions and options, and take the opportunity to interact with the end users, as well as the developers and sales teams to be a well rounded contributor. The challenge in this position is to able to interpret complex software problems that span across multiple client and server platforms. Knowledge of Storage Area Networks (SAN), network protocols, cloud, and storage devices is preferred. Multilingual capabilities are an asset. Candidates must be flexible in schedule and availability. If you are self motivated and collaborative, join us and prepare to learn. IBM's client Software Support Specialists are required to deliver post sales Remote Technical Software Support Services in English:
• Responding to client queries and providing remote technical software support in a timely manner. • Maintaining highest client satisfaction and relationships even in severe and pressurized situations. • Interacting with client and IBM functions consistently until problem solution. • Performing problem management and end-to-end problem ownership by analyzing problems/situations and understanding problem impact on client business. • Employing IBM's standard support delivery methodologies and tools.
• Following established processes for effective management of support incidents. • Logging all related activities for each customer query and handling client data securely. • Performing in international software support delivery processes and environments. • Review diagnostic information to assist in isolation of a problem cause (which could include, assistance interpreting traces and dumps). • Identify known defects and fixes to resolve problems. • Provide assistance on supported product known defects for which available corrective service information and program fixes are available. • Provide assistance with questions regarding product documentation related to the supported products • Interpret online manuals regarding IBM code and application interfaces. • Collaborate with other support centers and business units to provide seamless problem resolution. • Provide technical support service delivery within established guidelines; demonstrating soft skills and technical skills that contribute to client satisfaction. • Demonstrate excellent English oral and written communication skills.
• Adhere to the set working schedule, supporting 24x7 shift operations and on-call coverage.

Auto req ID

321738BR
Required Education

Bachelor's Degree
Role ( Job Role )

Support Center Representative
State / Province

AL QAHIRAH
Primary job category

Product Services
Company

(0040) IBM World Trade Corp - Egypt Branch
Contract type

Regular
Employment Type

Full-Time
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No
Travel Required

No Travel
IBM Business Group

GTS
Preferred Education

None
City / Township / Village

Cairo
Being You @ IBM

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise

* - At least 1 years experience working in the area of Customer support
* - Language skills: Fluency in English; written and oral
* - Technical skills: Basic knowledge of Operating Systems (UNIX and Linux);
* - Bachelors Degree; Computer Science or Software Engineering preferred
* - Personal skills:
Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
Excellent organizational skills
Good analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to work within a team
Strong customer driven focus
Good presentation skills
Ability to listen to clients and understand both situational and technical issues
Focused & Results orientated
Accuracy and attention to details
Country/Region

Egypt
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

* - Language skills: Fluency in French, German, Italian or Spanish;
* - Technical skills:
* o C and UNIX / Linux shell script programming;
* o AIX operating system; AIX (or UNIX / Linux) networking, file systems, security and administration;
* o Working knowledge of common administration and debugging tools;
* o Additional consideration for existing knowledge of IP Security (IP);
Additional consideration for existing knowledge of IBM support tools and processes

Secondary Job Category

Other Product Services
Position Type

Professional
Early Professional Track

Not Applicable - Professional Hire
Location Statement

For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.
New Collar Role

No
Introduction

At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.
Your Life @ IBM

What matters to you when you're looking for your next career challenge?

Maybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world? What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities – where you can truly discover your passion? Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust – where everyone has a voice? What about all of these? If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible.

Impact. Inclusion. Infinite Experiences. Do your best work ever.
About Business Unit

At Global Technology Services (GTS), we help our clients envision the future by offering end-to-end IT and technology support services, supported by an unmatched global delivery network. It's a unique blend of bold new ideas and client-first thinking. If you can restlessly reinvent yourself and solve problems in new ways, work on both technology and business projects, and ask, "What else is possible?" GTS is the place for you!
About IBM

IBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that progress is made through progressive thinking, progressive leadership, progressive policy and progressive action. IBMers believe that the application of intelligence, reason and science can improve business, society and the human condition. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, with more than 380,000 IBMers serving clients in 170 countries.