Technical Support Engineer

Your team’s dynamic:

The role of the Technical Support Engineer is to provide quality and professional post-sales services to our customers via email, phone, text chat or on-site support. The Technical Support Engineer is based in Tokyo Japan and will report to the Head of Customer Experience (APAC).

Your day at a glance:

Technical support

• Use software tools to diagnose and solve complex issues and service outages
• Conceptualize and articulate ideas clearly and concisely
• Resolve problems in compliance with established processes
• Ensure timely escalation of critical customer related issues through proper channels
• Ensure timely resolution of customer issues
• Collaborate with other Technical Support specialists and R&D engineers
• Develop and maintain a strong relationship with new and existing customers
• Develop and maintain an extensive working knowledge of Genetec's solutions
• Contribute to the evolution of our software and Support processes
• Participate in the elaboration of technical documentation and knowledge base article
• Properly document issues encountered in the field in the Genetec trouble ticket system and customer relationship management (CRM) tool

Field Support

• Perform installation, audit, assessment, maintenance, and technical support of Genetec systems on customer premises
• Provide on-site and off-site professional services to Genetec customers, including proof-of-concept, on-site technical support, system deployment and commissioning, training, audits, and status assessments and will act as a general liaison between Genetec and its customers
• Define product and functional requirements based on customer feedback and facilitate new product development work specific to the customer
• Provide an open forum for questions regarding strategic plans, best practices, and advice on upgrades special concerns, and ad-hoc consulting for software implementation, integration, training, and change requests

What makes you a great fit:

• Minimum Diploma/Degree in Computer Sciences, Computer Engineering, Electronics or equivalent
• First professional experience in a similar role is an asset
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills in both hardware and software
• Flexible, with a “can do” attitude, able to multitask, with an ability to manage priorities
• Experience in customer service, technical support, and project management
• Strong sense of urgency with a desire to constantly learn and evolve at the same pace as the software
• Strong team player while possessing the autonomy to manage his own workload
• Experience in physical Security environment
• CCNA qualification
• Fluent and proficient in verbal and written communication in English
• Any other languages will be considered a strong asset
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and passport
• Capacity to travel up to 35% for field engineering assignments

Your technical expertise:

• Excellent administration and troubleshooting knowledge of the various Windows operating systems (Active Directory, file sharing, IIS, clustering, GPO, performance monitoring, etc.)
• Excellent knowledge of networking principles and IP protocols
• Experience with networking equipment configuration and troubleshooting (switches, routers, etc.)
• Experience working with a video security system over IP – CCTV system or Access control.
• Experience working with SQL databases
• Clear understanding of TCP, IP and UDP protocol stack
• Understanding of network storage (SAN, NAS, iSCSI) principles and best practices
• Understanding of server virtualization concepts

An asset if you have:

• Programming experience with C#, Visual Basic, VBScript, PowerShell, or similar technologies
• Microsoft SQL Service administration experience
• MCSE, SQL Server, VMware, or similar technical professional certifications
• Deployment and troubleshooting of security systems such as:
• CCTV (IP cameras and encoders, video matrices, DVRs, etc.)

• Access control systems (administration of software, reader, controller, wiring, etc.)

• License plate recognition system and concepts

Let’s talk perks!

• Attractive compensation package
• Training Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Work-life balance with a flexible working schedule

Still not sure if you check every box, but think it’s worth a shot? We love that enthusiasm!

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