**Introduction**
At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build.
To design.
To code.
To consult.
To think along with clients and sell.
To make markets.
To invent.
To collaborate.
Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible.
Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems?
If so, lets talk.
**Your Role and Responsibilities**
- Providing Level 2 support across the Security Verify Access (ISVA/ISAM) and Verify SaaS product
- Coverage during EMEA timezone hours as well as coverage for offshift -weekend call out
- Ensures support requests from clients are worked within the expected SLA and with high quality, while also providing clearly written/structured updates and ultimately a final resolution within the support ticket
- Works closely with other regional IBM Verify support centers to ensure support requests are appropriately worked from a global perspective.
- Act as the liaison between the customer and the development teams to resolve field issues anddetermine root causes.
- Reproduce customer reported issues in a lab environment and validate solutions.
- Performing in-depth problem diagnosis and creating action plans
- Analyzing traces & logs and performing remote diagnosis
- Engages with clients to understand their current implementation and future.
- Researching and providing answers to "how-to" questions
- Escalating new defect issues to L3/Development
- Maintaining customer records in IBM problem tracking tools
- Technically owning and managing customer issues through to resolution
- Installing and maintaining products in test environments
- Performs on-call support duties, which requires outside business hours expectations
- Identifies, creates, or enhances processes, knowledge base articles, and product improvements through the lessons learned from field reported problems and activities.
**Required Technical and Professional Expertise**
- Deep technical aptitude and ability to communicate effectively with clients & colleagues
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication skills, both oral & written
- Experience in managing client expectations & satisfaction
- System Administration skills in Windows, various Linux distributions, cloud platforms
- Fluency in English
**Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise**
- Previous IBM Software Support experience IBM Security Verify: ISAM, Verify SaaS
- Experience with Windows, Linux, VMware, Containers, Openshift/Kubernetes, cloud platforms
- Networking fundamentals, Networking Security, TCP/IP & Internet protocols I,e, HTTP/HTTPs
- Programming, particularly with C/C++, Java, JavaScript, Curl, Python
- Experience with LDAP/Directory Server
- Familiarity with WebSphere Application Server
- Experience in DB2 administration
- Certified in an IBM Security product and/or CISSP certified
- Fluency in Italian, German, Spanish, French
**About Business Unit**
Are you craving to learn more?
Prepared to solve some of the world's most unique challenges?
And ready to shape the future for millions of people?
If so, then it's time to join us, express your individuality, unleash your curiosity and discover new possibilities.
Every IBMer, and potential ones like yourself, has a voice, carves their own path, and uses their expertise to help co-create and add to our story.
Together, we have the power to make meaningful change - to alter the fabric of our clients, of society and IBM itself, to create a truly positive impact and make the world work better for everyone.
It's time to define your career.
**About IBM**
Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we're also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.
At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain.
Now it's time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.
**Location Statement**
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.
IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.