Tech Support Engineer- unix db

Commvault is the world's most powerful backup and recovery software in the cloud and on any infrastructure, helping companies transform their data into a powerful strategic asset. Commvault data protection and information management solutions enable companies and organizations of all sizes, in all industries, to protect, access and share all of their data—anywhere and anytime. 

As an organization, we are committed to a great work culture that embraces our values and promotes professional growth. Our Vaulters are passionate innovators who work together to uncover new challenges that can be solved. We are proud that the focus of every vaulter is to drive our customers' businesses forward. We're all about getting the job done, and having FUN doing it. As vaulters we pride ourselves on transparency, integrity, and respect in everything that we do. 

NOW is the time to join a growing company with strong roots, where you can take on your next challenge. 

Job Description 

The Customer Support Associate - UNIX and DB works within a team of technical support professionals aimed at delivering technical solutions for Commvault’s customer base. This customer base has a wide range of technical ability and this role has no ceiling, you will own an issue from initial pick-up all the way to working with the development team on identifying a possible solution.  This position is part of our UNIX and DB group in our Customer Support Center. This is an excellent opportunity for innovative and collaborative technologists to join a global team that has led the industry in satisfaction seven years in a row. We offer innovative training, interesting colleagues, and the opportunity to grow with us. Our UNIX and DB Group is focused around but not limited to backups of Unix and Linux platforms and databases within the Commvault suite, this includes networking, troubleshooting, connectivity, name resolution and performance based issues on an OS and or hardware. We are a source of expertise for not just our customer base but also our partners and consultants on site. 

Why Commvault? 

You get the “Freedom to make an impact, together”. We thrive upon collaboration by designing our offices and cafes to spark conversation about work and fun. Although we hail from all walks of life and speak dozens of languages, we’re passionate about equality and integrity. We “go beyond” each and every day. 

We are looking for a Customer Support Associate with a genuine passion for all things tech to join our expert and super-friendly UNIX and DB team. 

Position Responsibilities include: 

Troubleshoot and resolve complex support problems 

Troubleshoot customer issues using remote desktop software 

Successfully interact through phone and email with customers as you solve their problems 

Dedication to the success and satisfaction of our customers 

Recreation of problems in house 

Root Cause Analysis and / or provision of examples of software bug 

Working independently and as a team to come up with the best solutions to a customer problem. 

Providing best-in-class phone based support for a variety of complex, time critical issues. 

Using and sharing your knowledge of a wide range of technologies 

Working remotely on enterprise level customers and dark sites 

Having the opportunity to build labs and simulators 

Ability to be involved in product BETA testing 

Contributing to our Solutions Engine and online forums 

Position Requirements include: 

At least 5+ years of technical/customer support experience 

Expert level knowledge of Unix-flavoured operating systems and its components. 

Strong understanding of Oracle , HANA and SAP databases, 

Good understanding of Unix/Linux clusters, with installing and configuring software. 

Solid understanding of Unix device management (tape and disk) 

Networking and troubleshooting connectivity, name resolution and performance based issues with Linux OS and/or hardware. 

Desirable to have exposure to storage arrays like NetApp, HDS 

Understanding backup theory and design.  Backup and data management fundamentals 

Previous experience with Commvault technologies is highly desirable as is other backup software such as Veritas, Symantec, Backup Exec, ShadowProtect, NetBackup, NetWorker, Avamar, VEEAM, or TSM is a plus 

Previous experience troubleshooting enterprise environments 

Strong customer relations skills. 

Strong multi-tasking and prioritization skills. 

Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

Excellent team player. 

Qualifications 

We value knowledge and curiosity, no matter whether you learnt it at university, through courses or by learning from others. 

Ideally a Bachelors Degree 

Preferred - OCP/OCA/OCM, Red Hat – RHCSA, RHCE