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Technical Support Engineer I - Continuity

Pax8 is the leading cloud-based technology marketplace, simplifying the cloud journey for our partners by integrating technology, business intelligence and proactive service to deliver an unparalleled experience. Serving thousands of partners through the indirect sales channel, our mission is to be the world’s favorite place to buy cloud products. We are a fast-growing, dynamic and high-energy startup organization, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on the business. Culture is important to us, and at Pax8, it’s business, and it IS personal. We are passionate, creative and humorously offbeat. We work hard, keep it fun, and expect the best.

We Elev8 each other. We Advoc8 for our partners. We Innov8 continuously. We Celebr8 life.

No matter who you are, Pax8 is a place you can call home. We know there’s no such thing as a “perfect" candidate, so we don’t look for the right "fit" – instead, we look for the add. We encourage you to apply for a role at Pax8 even if you don’t meet 100% of the bullet points. We believe in cultivating an environment with a diversity of perspectives, in hopes that we can all thrive in an inclusive environment.

We are only as great as our people. And we have great people all over the world. No matter where you live and work, you’re a part of the Pax8 team. This means embracing hybrid- and remote-work whenever possible.

Position Summary:

The Technical Support Engineer I interacts with our partners through multiple communication channels, providing technical support and escalation assistance on the vendors that we have on our line card. They create product knowledge documentation. The Engineer I focuses on the products and technologies that are relevant to the specific team they are assigned to which includes Productivity, Infrastructure, Continuity, and Security.

Essential Responsibilities:

Provide technical partner support.
- Manage daily cases assigned.
  - Log into phone and case management systems according to schedule.
  - Resolve routine technical cases in a timely and efficient manner, using technical knowledge of our various Stax solutions.
  - Escalate cases to upper-tier engineers and/or vendors when appropriate.
  - Own and oversee escalated support cases until resolution is determined.
- Assist with the development of processes around support while providing customer support and problem resolution.
- Collaborate with vendors or vendor contacts around cases currently in an escalated state.
Maintain product and knowledge specialization.
- Develop and maintain knowledge around products specific to their team.
- Work with vendors and vendor contacts to drive continuous communications around updates and information that may affect the team.

Ideal Skills, Experience, and Competencies:

At least two (2) years of related experience in the technical support field.
MSP-specific experience preferred.
Proficient at managing email and team communication through MS Outlook and MS Teams.
Strong communication skills around customer service with the ability to defuse situations where partners and/or customers may be frustrated.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills combined with the ability to provide quick resolution to problems.
A self-motivated, strategic creative worker with a drive for executional excellence.
Ability to build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Ability to make sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
Ability to actively learn through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learnings.
Ability to actively seek new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development challenges.
Ability to anticipate and adopt innovations in business building digital and technology applications.
Demonstrated support-specific knowledge in one or more of the following Pax8 Staxs:
- Productivity: Admin-level experience with the Microsoft Office 365 platform. Experience migrating to Office 365, or from different versions of Microsoft Exchange. Understanding of PowerShell and its use with Office 365. Advanced knowledge of the Office 365 Desktop Suite. Fundamental knowledge of mail flow concepts and DNS.
- Infrastructure: Advanced experience with the Microsoft Office 365 and Azure platforms. Experience with Azure AD Connect and hybrid configurations. Knowledge of Windows Virtual Desktop and/or Remote Desktop Services. Understanding of virtualization and clustered server environments.
- Continuity: Admin level experience with BC/DR solutions, their set up, configuration, and failover best practices. Understanding of Microsoft Windows Server architecture. Admin level experience with SaaS based email solutions, Office 365 preferred. Admin level experience with SaaS based backup solutions and the restoration of data. Working knowledge of continuity-based products such as Acronis, Storagecraft, Veeam, Dropsuite.
- Security: Admin level experience with the Microsoft Office 365 platform. Understanding of mail flow, related DNS records, diagnosing mail flow issues, setting up connectors to third party platforms. Admin level experience on SaaS based email security platforms like Proofpoint, Ironscales, Titan HQ. Admin level experience with endpoint solutions like SentinelOne and Bitdefender. Installation, removal, and remediation experience with endpoint solutions. Basic knowledge around cybersecurity best practices or the desire to learn and dig deeper.

Required Education & Certifications:

B.A./B.S. in related field or equivalent work experience.
Industry-specific certifications preferred (e.g., Microsoft 365 Expert Admin, MCSA, CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+).

Compensation:

Qualified candidates can expect a salary beginning at $50,000 or more depending on experience

Expected Closing Date: 10/18/2024

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*Note: Compensation is benchmarked on local Denver Metro area market rates. Qualified candidates in other locations can expect a salary package that may be adjusted based off applicable cost of wages in their respective location.

At Pax8 we believe that your Total Rewards should include a benefits package that shows how much we value our greatest assets. All FTE Pax8 people enjoy the following benefits:

Non-Commissioned Bonus Plans or Variable Commission
401(k) plan with employer match
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Employer Paid Short & Long Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
Flexible, Open Vacation
Paid Sick Time Off
Extended Leave for Life events
RTD Eco Pass (For local Colorado Employees)
Career Development Programs
Stock Option Eligibility
Employee-led Resource Groups

Pax8 is an EEOC Employer.

Equal Opportunities

Pax8 is an equal opportunities employer and welcome individuals who are in possession of the appropriate requirements to work within the country the role is based in. Offered individuals will be asked to undertake identity, security compliance and reference checks. Your privacy is important to us. Your data will be held in accordance with Data Privacy best practices and processed only in accordance with our recruiting processes.

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