Staff Client Support Engineer

Who we are:


BigID is an innovative tech startup that focuses on solutions for data security, compliance, privacy, and AI data management. We're leading the market in all things data: helping our customers reduce risk, drive business innovation, achieve compliance, build customer trust, make better decisions, and get more value from their data.


We are building a global team passionate about innovation and next-gen technology. BigID has been recognized for: 



  • BigID Named Hot Company in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at the 2024 Global InfoSec Awards


  • Citizens JMP Cyber 66 List of Hottest Privately Held Cybersecurity Companies


  • CRN 100 list named BIgID as one of the 20 Coolest Identity Access Management And Data Protection Companies Of 2024 (2 years running)


  • DUNS 100 Best Tech Companies to Work For in 2024


  • Top 3 Big Data and AI Vendors to Watch' in the 2023 BigDATAwire Readers and Editors Choice Awards


  • 2024 Inc. 5000 list for the 4th consecutive year!


  • Shortlisted for the 2024 AI Awards in the category of Best Use of AI in Cybersecurity



At BigID, our team is the foundation of our success. Join a people-centric culture that is fast-paced and rewarding: you’ll have the opportunity to work with some of the most talented people in the industry who value innovation, diversity, integrity, and collaboration.

Who we seek:


A motivated and self-driven Staff Client Support Engineer to provide high-quality support to our enterprise customers, being their advocate in collaborating with our Development team to drive issues to resolution.


We're looking for someone on CST or MST for this role. 


What you’ll do:




  • Evaluate implementation results, deploy solution components and workarounds, and participate in the product configuration efforts to meet clients’ specific requirements


  • Engage with multi-discipline internal and client teams to ensure successful resolutions within customers’ environments


  • Transfer knowledge for relevant technical areas at an applicable level of depth and detail within the internal Support organization as well as our customers


  • Work closely with our Engineering and Product Management teams to prioritize and resolve product issues, enhancement requests, and possible implementation flow improvements


  • Resolve complex problems through a deep understanding of how the product should work and analysis of code


  • Identify and prioritize technical improvements backed by data and experience, while considering business constraints, to deliver on important initiatives


  • Influence adjacent teams' designs to promote better holistic system design decisions



What you’ll bring:



  • 7+ years of professional experience in information technology, with at least 2 years in a customer-facing role – preferably involved in product implementation and hands-on technical activities within enterprise corporate environments


  • An undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology/Systems, or other related technical disciplines. A graduate degree in a technical or business discipline is a strong plus. (Extensive professional experience may be considered in lieu of a formal degree.)


  • Meaningful experience with installation, configuration and management of Linux-based Operating Systems, including basic shell proficiency (bash, sh, ksh, tcsk, etc.), experience with package management systems (apt/dpkg, yum/rpm, etc.), file archiving tools (tar, gz, zip, bz2), remote access and file transfer protocols (SSH, SCP, SFTP/FTP), file sharing technology (NFS, CIFS/SMB), and authentication frameworks (LDAP, Kerberos)


  • Basic experience with some RDBMS, such as Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle Database, PostgreSQL, MySQL/MariaDB, IBM DB2, etc.


  • Hands on  experience in Docker and Kubernetes deployments 


  • Demonstrated experience in writing code projects with Python, C++, C# and Java – major advantage.


  • Troubleshooting complex software modules, working from written and oral issues as described by the technical support organization, sales organization, account managers and customers themselves.


  • Develop and modify modules as part of workarounds for issues or as a professional services enhancement.


  • Ability to context switch and move effectively between different tasks or competing priorities



The annual base salary range is $120,000 - $145,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and competencies. Salary is just one component of our Compensation Philosophy. Variable/Bonus Compensation & Equity Incentives align with individual and company performance.


BigBenefits: 
💻 Work from home with a global remote-first community
 Global Culture Corner
 Flexible PTO and Quarterly Volunteer Days
💸 Equity Participation
 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision options available to you
🐶 Additional insurance benefits like pet insurance and legal assistance 
📚 Learning & Development Opportunities 
 Fidelity Employer Sponsored 401K 
 Robust DEI Program with several vibrant ERG communities
 Paid Parental Leave

 


 

BigDiversity: We’re committed to creating a culture of inclusion, diversity, and equality – across race, gender, sexuality, disability, and neurodiversity – where innovation and growth thrive, every voice is heard, and everybody belongs. Learn more about us here.

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