Premier Support Engineer - Second Shift [04 PM - 12 AM]

Have you heard of BlueCat? We’re one of those hidden gems that’s been disrupting the market as a key player in the rapidly growing space of Intelligent Network Operations. Organizations require a new model of network operations that links foundational core services with a deep, predictive understanding of network health and performance to improve change readiness. BlueCat’s Intelligent NetOps is a first-to-market combination of systems of understanding and change. BlueCat enables teams to enhance agility and mitigate risks from high rates of change with a unified management lifecycle, from provisioning to proactive troubleshooting and remediation.

At BlueCat, we take immense pride in our award-winning culture, an integral part of our identity. We are proud recipients of several prestigious accolades, including the "Great Place to Work" certification. By becoming a part of our team, you not only join a company at the forefront of technology but also become an integral member of Canada's top workplaces in various categories, including Technology, Today's Youth and Women, and Mental Health and Inclusion.

As a Premier Support Engineer (PSE), you will work directly with dedicated strategic enterprise customers to anticipate, identify and address their technical concerns.

• Partner with dedicated clients and help them optimize the use of BlueCat products and services by understanding the customer’s request thoroughly combined with in-depth technical knowledge

• Perform quarterly Health Checks to ensure system performance.

• Become the ‘trusted advisor’ with dedicated customers, ensuring that recommendations are heard by the appropriate customer contacts and taken seriously

• Continually develop skills to manage BlueCat’s technology portfolio.

• Apply in-depth troubleshooting and debugging skills along with your knowledge of systems, databases, and applications to get to root cause of the customer’s issue.

• Set up test environments to mirror the customer’s production set-up and perform tests using customer’s data or representative data.

• Apply testing methodology and debugging skills to narrow down the problem as needed. 

• Open support tickets with Engineering and provide steps to reproduce to solve customer issues.

• Partner with customers to determine their needs and recommend appropriate solutions.

• Ensuring customer issues are escalated to the appropriate teams are engaged (e.g. Sales, Professional Services, Engineering, Product Management, etc.)

• Provide after-hours support on a rotating schedule to ensure consistent support to customers when they need it.

• Validate and test upgrades in our lab, develop procedures, and assist customers during maintenance windows.

• You have an insatiable thirst for knowledge and improvement and the desire to grow in your role and with the company

• You are proactive; a tenacious self-starter to the core

• You are technically savvy with a deep knowledge of networking protocols and experience in debugging network issues (packet capture and analysis, etc.)

• You have strong experience with common protocols and services (FTP, TFTP, NTP, SNMP, syslog, etc.) and a thorough understanding of DNS, DHCP & Linux with 5+ years’ experience

• You are an excellent communicator - you have a way with words & can connect easily with others. You possess a strong ability to explain highly technical issues to non-technical audiences

• You have a passion for constant improvement - always looking to do things better (both personally, as part of a team and for the company)

• You are capable of prioritizing and allocating resources to / focus efficiently on multiple projects

• You have experience managing customers in an enterprise environment and can demonstrate excellence in customer service

• Providing detailed updates in customer cases that show progress to closure.

• The ability to maintain composure during high severity issues with a focus on getting to resolution.

If you share our enthusiasm for the future of our company and are eager to contribute to our vibrant workplace, we look forward to receiving your application! Our comprehensive benefits encompass your health, financial well-being, and overall wellness, and we are committed to providing an exceptional work environment, enriching employee programs, and fostering a remarkable company culture. At our core, we champion values such as transparency, curiosity, respect, and above all, the pursuit of enjoyment.

In addition, we offer a range of appealing perks, including:

A Professional Development Budget

Dedicated Wellness Days and Wellness Week

A Lifestyle Spending Account

An Employee Recognition Program

Join us in shaping the future of our organization, where your talent and dedication can truly thrive. We invite you to apply and become a valuable member of our team!

BlueCat is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We also take affirmative action to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. BlueCat will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants.