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Red Hat is seeking a Senior Technical Support Engineer with a strong background in OpenShift, Kubernetes, cluster deployment, and configuration to join our Managed Cloud Services Customer Experience team. This is a US-based remote position.

The Red Hat Cloud & AI Platforms Services organization is responsible for the strategy, design, and implementation of the end-to-end customer experience with Red Hat Cloud Services and AI Platforms. Our team provides world-class support service to Red Hat customers and partners around the globe for our many Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Software as a Service (SaaS) offerings. We primarily support Red Hat OpenShift on AWS (ROSA), Azure Red Hat OpenShift (ARO), OpenShift Dedicated on AWS and GCP (OSD), and Red Hat OpenShift AI (RHOAI). We are a global team and strive to cultivate a transparent environment that makes room for different voices. We learn from our failures in a blameless environment to support the team's continuous improvement. This position is a great opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing enterprise software and services companies and the leader in open source software.

What you will do:

• Commitment to providing an exceptional customer experience by using professional communication and applying product knowledge and deep troubleshooting to perform direct actions in cluster environments to resolve various issues.

• Contribute to global initiatives and projects to constantly reduce customer effort, improve tooling, and design and write automation software to improve efficiency.

• Act as the direct contact and advisor for customer inquiries and issues with their Cloud Services through our Customer Portal, conference calls, and remote access.

• Proactively analyze cluster status, identify single points of failure and other high-risk architecture issues; propose and implement more resilient resolutions.

• Record customer interactions including investigation, troubleshooting, and resolution of issues, to document diagnostic steps and issue resolution to create reusable solutions for future incidents.

• Create and maintain knowledge articles aligned with the KCS (Knowledge-Centered Service) methodology.

• Partner with internal teams and external parties to deliver seamless infrastructure support for Red Hat's Cloud Services.

• Manage incident and issue workloads to ensure that all customer issues are handled and resolved in a timely manner.

• Maintain a strong work ethic, able to work effectively as part of a team, and focus on customers and resolving their issues.

• Be available to perform weekend shift duties on a rotational schedule.

What you will bring:

• 5+ years of experience in a customer-facing technical support or solutions engineering role.

• Proven experience in Infrastructure Implementation, Deployment, Administration, and Production Support of container technologies and orchestration platforms (e.g., CRI-O, Kubernetes, xKS, Docker, OpenShift Container Platform).

• Experience with developer workflows, Continuous Integration (e.g., Jenkins), and Continuous Deployment paradigms.

• Exceptional technical, analytical, and troubleshooting skills using tools like curl, strace, oc (kubectl), and Wireshark analysis to investigate and form precise action plans for issue remediation with components such as networking, system performance issues, Kubernetes, OpenShift Container Platform, Service Mesh, and RESTful API calls.

• Experience working with tools surrounding the Kubernetes ecosystem such as Prometheus, Grafana, FluentD, etc.

• Experience working with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform) and monitoring and automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Splunk).

• Proficient scripting and automation skills (e.g., Python, Bash, Go) to convert manual and maintenance functions into fully orchestrated automation is a plus.

• Ability to operate in complex, highly secure, and highly available environments and interact with Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) domain experts maintaining those environments.

• Familiarity with established ITIL practices such as Incident, Change, Problem, and Release Management.

• Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, with a desire to mentor other members of the support team and share technical knowledge in a helpful and timely fashion.

• Experience logging issues and working with issue tracking tools such as Jira.

• Ability to work effectively as part of an agile team, actively communicate status, and complete deliverables on schedule with a strong sense of initiative and ownership.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• Ability to work effectively and collaborate within a geographically distributed, global team.

The salary range for this position is $84,400.00 - $134,970.00. Actual offer will be based on your qualifications.

Pay Transparency

Red Hat determines compensation based on several factors including but not limited to job location, experience, applicable skills and training, external market value, and internal pay equity. Annual salary is one component of Red Hat's compensation package. This position may also be eligible for bonus, commission, and/or equity. For positions with Remote-US locations, the actual salary range for the position may differ based on location but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience.

About Red Hat

Red Hat ( is the world's leading provider of enterprise open source ( software solutions, using a community-powered approach to deliver high-performing Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies. Spread across 40+ countries, our associates work flexibly across work environments, from in-office, to office-flex, to fully remote, depending on the requirements of their role. Red Hatters are encouraged to bring their best ideas, no matter their title or tenure. We're a leader in open source because of our open and inclusive environment. We hire creative, passionate people ready to contribute their ideas, help solve complex problems, and make an impact.

Benefits

? Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

? Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care

? Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan

? Retirement 401(k) with employer match

? Paid time off and holidays

? Paid parental leave plans for all new parents

? Leave benefits including disability, paid family medical leave, and paid military leave

? Additional benefits including employee stock purchase plan, family planning reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more!

Note: These benefits are only applicable to full time, permanent associates at Red Hat located in the United States.

Inclusion at Red Hat

Red Hat's culture is built on the open source principles of transparency, collaboration, and inclusion, where the best ideas can come from anywhere and anyone. When this is realized, it empowers people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to come together to share ideas, challenge the status quo, and drive innovation. Our aspiration is that everyone experiences this culture with equal opportunity and access, and that all voices are not only heard but also celebrated. We hope you will join our celebration, and we welcome and encourage applicants from all the beautiful dimensions that compose our global village.

Equal Opportunity Policy (EEO)

Red Hat is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We review applications for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

Job Description Summary:

The Senior Technical Support Engineer provides technical direction and leadership in the support, development and enhancement of Rocket products. The Engineer will troubleshoot reported symptoms to aid in the resolution process either directly for the customer or to help guide the development team in providing permeant solutions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Able to assess customer needs, troubleshoot and set expectations for quick resolution

• Verify accuracy of business impact statement as provided by the customer

• Independently perform problem verification by confirming a customer's environment, error messages, and symptoms of a problem

• Routine use of testing tools; may define and recommend testing tools

• Research complex for resolution cases using knowledge bases, documentation etc.

• Develop reproducible cases, when necessary

• Prepare, recommend and implement solutions

• Point of escalation in the preparation, recommendation, and implementation of solutions for junior team members

• Address and manage critical situation issues as an escalation expert across several products

• Assist, mentor and train other Support Engineers at different levels

• Participate in internal projects and other work as directed

• Ongoing self-directed learning to expand expertise of Rocket Software products

• Regularly contribute to training content

• Collaborate with Product Development Managers

• May serve as designated point of contact or support coordinator for large customer

• Act as project lead on assigned projects; may act as organizational team lead

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in technical support or similar role with deep technical knowledge of

• z/OS mainframes

• Experience with z/OS Database or application development platforms, such as DB2, CICS, IMS, ADABAS, IDMS or VSAM.

• SQL, Data Virtualization, CDC

• Operating system knowledge: Windows, Unix, Linux.

• Database knowledge in open systems (Windows, Unix, Linux) and cloud solutions.

• Possess solid analytical and troubleshooting skills, specifically dealing with IBM z/OS

• Available for some after hours, weekend and holiday work

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

• Strong customer service skills in interacting with both internal and external customers.

• Demonstrated experience adapting to change and managing priorities

• Commitment to Rocket core values of empathy, trust, love and caring.

Additional skills that are helpful to have, but not required:

• Knowledge of Spark, Python, Java, Rexx

• Knowledge of Web Services standards (SOAP, WSDL, WS-*), REST, Applications Servers (WebSphere, Oracle), HTTP, SSL, HTTP/S, TCP protocols.

• Knowledge/experience with ODBC/JDBC.

• Knowledge/experience of DB2 utilities and DB2 stored procedures.

• Knowledge/experience of DB2 LUW.

• Knowledge/experience with Visual Studio .NET.

• Knowledge/experience in z/OS Cobol or Natural.

• Knowledge/experience in Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle

• Knowledge/experience working with RACF, ACF2 or Top Secret.

• Operating systems: IBM z/OS, Windows, Red Hat Linux, Sun Solaris.

• Knowledge of Network topology.

• Knowledge/experience with the following is a plus: tcVision, Rocket Data Replicate and Sync

Information Security:

Information security is everyone's responsibility. A fundamental principle of information security at Rocket Software is that all individuals in the organization have a responsibility for the security and protection of company information and IT Resources over which they have control, according to their role.

Diversity, Inclusion & Equity:

At Rocket we are committed to an inclusive workplace environment, where every Rocketeer can thrive by bringing their full selves to work. Being a Rocketeer means you are part of our movement to continually drive inclusivity, diversity and equity in our workforce.

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What Rocket Software can offer you in USA:

Unlimited Vacation Time as well as paid holidays and sick time

Health and Wellness coverage options for Rocketeers and dependents

Life and disability coverage

Fidelity 401(k) and Roth Retirement Savings with matching contributions

Monthly student debt benefit program

Tuition Reimbursement and Certificate Reimbursement Program opportunities

Leadership and skills training opportunities

EOE M/F/Vet/Disability. Rocket Software Inc. 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. Rocket Software Inc. is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Rocket is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call: or send an email to We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Companies around the world trust Rocket to solve their most complex business challenges by powering their critical infrastructure, business processes, and data. We help extend the value of these assets, enabling our customers to embrace the potential of cloud and mobile computing, advanced analytics, and the innovations of tomorrow. From the clothes we wear to the cars we drive, Rocket solutions power the back-end systems that thousands of brands rely on every day.

At Rocket, software is about more than just code-it's about people. We are passionate problem-solvers, working to make a difference for others. Our foundation is built on empathy, humanity, trust, and love, and we strive to embody these core values in everything we do. Whether we're serving our customers, partners, or fellow Rocketeers, we are committed to treating everyone with the respect and care they deserve.

Founded in 1990, Rocket Software is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, and has 20 offices worldwide, bringing people and technology together to build a better future.

OverviewWith over 17,000 employees worldwide, the mission of the Customer Experience & Success (CE&S) organization is to empower customers to accelerate business value through differentiated customer experiences that leverage Microsoft's products and services, ignited by our people and culture. Come join CE&S and help us build a future where customers achieve their business outcomes faster with technology that does more. Within CE&S, the Customer Service & Support (CSS) organization builds trust and confidence for every person and organization through delivering a seamless support experience. In CSS, we are powered by Microsoft's AI technology to help consumers, businesses, partners, and more, resolve their issues quickly and securely, helping prevent future problems from occurring and achieving more from their Microsoft investment.As a Technical Support Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of support engineering roles with deep product knowledge that resolve customer technical issues. You will manage the customer relationship from a support standpoint, enable your team to deliver a great customer experience and drive Microsoft Product Improvement. This opportunity will allow you to accelerate your career growth and hone your customer relationship management skills. You will develop deep technology industry knowledge and become adept at building and leading diverse teams. You will be joining an amazing team of high performing managers and a great work environment, where we support each other to achieve joint success and provide outstanding support to our employees and customers. Our job as a SEM in the Identity Authentication spectrum, is to manage a team with approximately 10-15 highly talented engineers, attract new candidates, provide proper training, and achieve our business goals by enabling people success on their jobs. We work towards for great customer and employee experience on our daily basis.Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
ResponsibilitiesPeople Management Managers deliver success through empowerment and accountability by modeling, coaching, and caring. Model - Live our culture; Embody our values; Practice our leadership principles. Coach - Define team objectives and outcomes; Enable success across boundaries; Help the team adapt and learn. Care - Attract and retain great people; Know each individual's capabilities and aspirations; Invest in the growth of others.Response and Resolution Ensures customers stay informed as to the status/solution of their issue and manages customer relationship. Monitors tickets of direct reports and delivery units to ensure resolution. Uses tools and strategy to monitor the performance of a team or delivery unit as a whole (e.g., backlog, structure, trends, volume, other business metrics). Serves as the first line of management escalation. Tracks resolution speed and removes roadblocks (e.g., skill gaps, handle difficult customers) preventing issues from being resolved. Acts as an escalation point in case resolution as necessary. Aligns resources of product group to support engineers. Identifies patterns (e.g., number of cases with similar issues), solutions, and collaborates with internal stakeholders to prioritize issues at the global level. Collaborates on cross-team and cross-product technical issues by working with resources from other groups including support engineering groups, product groups, services team, and account team as needed to resolve highly complex customer issues.Readiness Analyzes group readiness strategy proactively to ensure the team has the correct readiness plan and executes readiness plan for technologies and feature releases. Provides feedback to global readiness team to ensure they have they appropriate readiness strategy and build material. Creates Microsoft role guides and ensures Technical Support Engineers have attended compliance trainings. Aids team in identifying gaps in technical documentation and collaborates with engineering and product teams to fill document gaps regarding new and existing technology.Product/Process Improvement Communicates aggregated customer feedback to stakeholders to influence and drive product quality improvements. Identifies resources needed to resolve bugs. Drives visibility of product bugs to ensure timely engagement and/or action. Tracks pending cases due to bugs and influences product team to improve resolution and prevent customers from being impacted. Establishes requirements and collaborates with others across the organization to build monitoring and diagnostic tools that automate the discovery and resolution of issues. Creates and establishes operational frameworks and sets standards and measures for resolving issues. Enhances processes or workflows across the line of business. Ensures team member participation in case triage meetings and/or case discussions to share knowledge with other engineers and develop efficient customer solutions by prioritizing issues, identifying resources, reviewing processes, or providing additional customer support.Business Integration Establishes an engagement strategy with internal teams to promote a consistent plan. Creates methods of relationship building and collaboration to influence local and global strategy for lifetime customer loyalty.Other Embody our culture and values