Linux Support Engineer - III ( R-6802 )

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Job Family Summary The Support Engineer is a key element within the Rackspace support infrastructure and is expected to provide a high level of technical support to our customers via the phone, ticketing system, and automation. This role owns complex customer issues which may take several days or weeks to resolve and keeps our customers updated through every step of the process. Responsible for the engineering, design, and development of hardware, software, and networking systems. Provides a framework for system development, maintenance, and enhancement efforts. Implements standards and guidelines of OS support. Analyzes systems and performance usability testing to ensure performance and reliability, enhance scalability, and meet security requirements. The Support Engineer is expected to take initiative and advise on potential pitfalls that a customer may encounter and suggest alternatives which may better serve the stability and security of the customer's solution. Keeps informed of emerging technologies. Responsible for adhering to company security policies and procedures and any other relevant policies and standards as directed.

 

Career Level Summary • Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in own job discipline or field • Leads others to solve complex problems • Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations • May provide functional leadership to teams or projects

 

Critical Competencies • Systems Thinking: Enables optimum organizational efficiency by taking a whole systems approach and thinking across boundaries to identify which polices/processes should be standardized and which should differ • Idea Creation: Examines new ideas of solutions, methods and products to ensure the potential and alignment with departmental and business goals

 

Key Responsibilities • Contribute to functional business continuity/transformational projects and customer engagements (both technical and non-technical), delivering key objectives for the OS Function • Technical point of escalation to the OS Support and Engineering teams; resolving customer issues, working in collaboration with partners across the business, as required • Lead tasks relating to system architecture enhancements, problem management, process improvement, reporting, and customer infrastructure • Assists in the development of technical training for all Rackers supporting Rackspace Supported OS Products • Mentor and assist Rackers across the organization • Provide technical expertise underpinning communications targeting a range of stakeholders - from individual contributors to leaders across the business • Collaborate with Account Managers and Business Development Consultants to build strong customer relationships, can show understanding of the link between customer environment and their business demands • Collaborate and share knowledge with other Engineers on the support floor • Resolve the most complex tasks and implementations, not only on resolving but ensuring collectively the functional group can learn and iterate on the tasks • Ensure adherence to customer & SLA commitments for self, team and wider functional queue, taking appropriate actions to ensure objectives are met

Support Engineer IV Global Job Code:

 

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• Develop and maintain team policy, standards, and procedures, holding team members accountable to high work standards and work performed • Take part in the hiring and promotion review process to aid growth of the team

 

Person Specification

Knowledge • Advanced knowledge of Linux and/or Windows Server Operating Systems. • Advanced knowledge of server hardware, networking, backup, and storage solutions • Advanced knowledge of designing, implementing, analyzing, and troubleshooting highly available systems • Advanced understanding of services and protocols commonly used in hosting environments including but not limited to web servers, database servers, mail servers, name servers such as: o Windows: Server Failover Clustering, Active Directory, IIS o Linux: Apache, Nginx, NFS, Postfix, Sendmail, FTP, RHCS • Strong knowledge of Database Servers: o Windows: MSSQL o Linux: MySQL, MariaDB, Percona • Strong knowledge of Virtualization Technologies (I.e.: VMWare, OpenStack, and Hyper-V) • Strong knowledge of Cloud Platform Products (Azure/AWS/GCP) • Basic knowledge and applied experience of both Project Management methodologies and Process Improvement best-practice • Strong knowledge in the application of current and emerging network software and hardware technology and protocols • Proficient scripting competency in one or more of the following languages: PowerShell, Python, PHP, Go • Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in own job discipline or field • Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services Skills • Passionate about technology and has a desire to constantly expand technical knowledge • Detail-oriented in documenting information and able to own customer issues through resolution • Able to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work under pressure • Demonstrate sound problem-solving skills coupled with a desire to take on responsibility • Strong written and verbal communication skills, both highly technical and non-technical • Fluency in multiple languages is a plus Education Required • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related technical field • At the Manager's discretion, 4 years of additional related experience may substitute for the degree requirement; if substitution allowed, regional equivalent to High School Diploma is required. Certifications • Desired: o MCSE for Windows specialization o RHCE for Linux specialization • Preferred: o Specialist Certifications that apply to role Experience Required • 8 – 11 years of experience OS Systems Engineering and Administration with a minimum of 3 years of Engineering experience Physical Demands • General office environment: no special physical demands required

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• May require long periods sitting and viewing a computer monitor • May require work on non-traditional shifts • Schedule flexibility to include working weekends and/or evenings and holidays as required by the business for 24/7 operations • A willingness to work weekends and/or holidays when required as the business dictates 


About Rackspace Technology

We are the multicloud solutions experts. We combine our expertise with the world’s leading technologies — across applications, data and security — to deliver end-to-end solutions. We have a proven record of advising customers based on their business challenges, designing solutions that scale, building and managing those solutions, and optimizing returns into the future. Named a best place to work, year after year according to Fortune, Forbes and Glassdoor, we attract and develop world-class talent. Join us on our mission to embrace technology, empower customers and deliver the future.

 

 

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Though we’re all different, Rackers thrive through our connection to a central goal: to be a valued member of a winning team on an inspiring mission. We bring our whole selves to work every day. And we embrace the notion that unique perspectives fuel innovation and enable us to best serve our customers and communities around the globe. We welcome you to apply today and want you to know that we are committed to offering equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender reassignment or identity or expression, genetic information, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, military or veteran status, nationality, ethnic or national origin, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any legally protected characteristic. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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Rackspace Technology operates in the Cloud industry. The company is located in San Antonio, TX and San Antonio, TX. Rackspace Technology was founded in 1998. It has 7509 total employees. It offers perks and benefits such as Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Disability insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Health insurance and Life insurance. To see all 79 open jobs at Rackspace Technology, click here.
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