ENVIRONMENT:Our client, a Software Solutions Specialist in the Telecommunications industry, seeks an ambitious Tier 2 Support Engineer to join its team. Your core role will be to handle advanced support tickets (problems / issues) from clients while understanding their needs and requirements. The ideal candidate must have Matric/Grade 12, a relevant ICT education (Diploma etc) with a database module in the course, SQL/Oracle database experience as well as Linux (specifically Oracle or RedHat) and above average results. You will also require experience in a 24/7 ICT Helpdesk environment as rotational shift work will be expected included being remote on [URL Removed] and know products by heart.

  • Client Support Use best suited electronic means available (ticketing system, monitoring, remote connection, telephone, mail, Skype).
  • Capture, report and analyse support tickets and problems associated.
  • Analyse symptoms to determine underlying problems.
  • Resolve issues or escalate to Developers but follow up until resolved.
  • Troubleshooting front end and back end (SQL as well as other databases).
  • Report and document queries.
  • Support client database and user information.
  • Know and adhere to support regulations for each client according to SLA.
  • Promote and foster good working relationship with direct team, other departments and clients.
  • Train Tier 1 employees.
  • Be on duty at all times during your shift as specified. The company offers support 24/7 either in the office or on remote standby. Work shifts from 7 to 4 or 10 to 7.
  • Be on standby after hours as per roster.
  • REQUIREMENTS:

    • Matric / Grade 12.
    • Relevant ICT education (Diploma etc) with a database module in the course.
    • Experience with SQL/Oracle database a must.
    • Experience with Linux (specifically Oracle or RedHat).
    • All of the above with above average results.
    • Experience in a 24/7 ICT Helpdesk environment, with associated applicable SLAs.
    • Experience in the Telecommunication environment, in particular related to mobile network operators.
    • Interest in the ICT industry and in particular mobile network operators.
    • Interest in international affairs.
    • Willingness to travel.
    • Own Transport.

    ATTRIBUTES:

    • Energetic and self-driven.
    • Good communication skills.
    • Strong problem-solving skills.
    • Good reporting skills (written and oral).
    • Attention to detail.
    • Ability to multitask.
    • Ability to work under pressure.
    • Team player.

    While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.COMMENTS:When applying for jobs, ensure that you have the minimum job requirements. OnlySA Citizens will be considered for this role. If you are not in the mentioned location of any of the jobs, please note your relocation plans in all applications for jobs and correspondence. Please e-mail a word copy of your CV to [Email Address Removed] and mention the reference numbers of the jobs. We have a list of jobs on [URL Removed] Datafin IT Recruitment – Cape Town Jobs.

    Desired Skills:

    • Tier
    • 2
    • Support

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