Print SW Solutions EMEA Advanced Technical Support engineer

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Job Summary

Applies advanced subject matter knowledge to solve complex business issues and is regarded as a subject matter expert.

Frequently contributes to the development of new ideas and methods.

Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors.

Leads and/or provides expertise to functional project teams and may participate in cross-functional initiatives.

Acts as an expert providing direction and guidance to process improvements and establishing policies. Frequently represents the organization to external customers/clients.

Exercises significant independent judgment within broadly defined policies and practices to determine best method for accomplishing work and achieving objectives.

Contribute through trainings to upskill peers or stakeholders.

Responsibilities

· Successfully resolve technical issues from incoming internal or external businesses and end user's contacts and proactive notification systems.

· Respond to service, product, technical, and customer- relations questions on subjects such as features, specifications, and repairs on current and discontinued products, parts, and options, based on customer entitlement (warranty through mission- critical).

· Proactively assist internal or external businesses and end users to avoid or reduce problem occurrence.

· Ability to act as a mentor and guide other employees. Ability to provide direction and guidance to process improvements.

· Ability to articulate clearly, recommend and explain resolutions /clients. Understand and utilize ITIL.

· Represent and lead an HP team in a face to face customer location visit, industry conference/trade show, vendor meeting, etc. Partners actively with the Sales Pursuit team.

· Collaborate and coordinate with Business and technical stakeholders both external and internal.

· Identify potential risk to business or executive escalations

Education & Experience Recommended

First Level University degree Engineering or Technical. Typically 3-4 year completion beyond High School level or equivalent experience.

5-7 years experience in relevant technologies and customer environments.

Relevant industry qualification where applicable.

· Communication protocols (SNMP, web services, and networking technologies).

· Network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, etc.) and networking tools (Wireshark, MIB tools…)

· Knowledge of configuring cloud infrastructure, good understanding of cloud related issues and troubleshooting.

· Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) – general MS IIS web hosting

· Cluster / Network Load Balancer (NLB) usage for high-availability configurations

· Security concepts and protocols: Authentication / Encryption technics / HTTPS/SSL/TLS / 802.1x / Certificates / IPsec

· Wireless networking

· Networking topology

· Windows Server O/S knowledge / Windows updates

Preferred Certifications

· SQL database experience

· Cloud knowledge (Azure, AWS, GCP)

· Programming/scripting familiarity

· Printing firmware, fleet management software.

· Active Directory knowledge

· MacOS knowledge

· Linux knowledge

· General knowledge of proximity readers and proximity cards formats - used for device authentication.

· Services understanding

· Process and Performance Monitoring

· Basic printer hardware knowledge

Knowledge & Skills

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

· German language is a plus

· Advanced troubleshooting skills in a technical environment.

· Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.

· Advanced Software and hardware knowledge of computing, storage and peripheral devices.

· Specific knowledge and training with HP products. Knowledge of multiple product lines (for example, proactive, reactive, storage, enterprise systems, tier 2 or 3 support, etc.).

· Advanced proficiency with case management databases and tools. Superior customer service skills.

· Phone and remote support experience. E-support experience, knowledge and resolution ability.

· Ability to solve and document solutions for usage of other technicians and customers. Ability to mentor new agents.

· Ability train peers on solutions.

· Ability to take full ownership for resolution with escalated customers.

· Ability to lead technical action plans.

· Lead or provide expertise to teams or projects.

· Highly Developed knowledge of more complex solutions.

Cross-Org Skills

• Effective Communication

• Results Orientation

• Learning Agility

• Digital Fluency

• Customer Centricity

Impact & Scope

• Impacts function and leads and/or provides expertise to functional project teams and may participate in cross-functional initiatives.

Complexity

• Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors.

Sales & Services Entity

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