Senior Technical Support Engineer

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Job Overview

The Senior Technical Support Engineer at Ping Identity is an integral part of our customer success team, responsible for providing expert technical assistance and solutions to our clients. This role entails troubleshooting complex identity and access management issues, guiding clients through the setup and configuration of our solutions, and collaborating with various internal teams to enhance product features and improve user experiences. You will be a key point of contact for clients, ensuring their technical challenges are resolved promptly and efficiently to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.

Job Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to identity and access management solutions.
• Serve as a primary contact for customers, providing support through various communication channels, including phone, email, and chat.
• Collaborate with product engineering teams to escalate and address unresolved issues, providing detailed feedback for product improvements.
• Conduct training sessions and create documentation for clients on best practices for using Ping Identity's products.
• Help develop and maintain a knowledge base of solutions and common support issues to enhance service quality.
• Participate in on-call rotations to provide after-hours support as necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in technical support, with a focus on identity management or related technologies.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, etc.) and authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect).
• Proficiency in Java, Python, or similar programming languages for troubleshooting and scripting.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a customer-first approach.

Technologies & Tools

The Senior Technical Support Engineer will work with a range of technologies and tools, including but not limited to identity and access management platforms, cloud-based solutions, debugging tools, and programming languages such as Java and Python. Familiarity with database management systems and tools for monitoring system performance will also be beneficial. Understanding of virtualization and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.

Ideal Candidates

The ideal candidate for the Senior Technical Support Engineer position is a proactive and analytical thinker who excels in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. They possess strong technical acumen and are highly customer-focused, demonstrating empathy and the ability to manage client expectations effectively. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential for articulating complex technical information clearly. A commitment to continuous learning and improvement, along with a collaborative attitude, will help foster positive relationships within the team and with clients.