Technical Agent Level 2 job description
Reports to: COO
Pay: £32K per annum
Department: Operations
Job description:
This is an office based position.
Location: Booths Park, Chelford Road, Knutsford, UK : Preferrable to hold a driving license as we are based remote
Please have full right to work as this job is not open to sponsorship
Preferable to drive due to the remote location
Shift pattern: 6.00am - 2.30pm, 2.00pm - 10.30pm, 10.00pm - 6.30am
28 days annual leave per year (Includes working weekends and Bank holidays)
Position Overview:
As a Technical Support Agent (L2), you will provide advanced technical support for Custodias products and services, focusing on troubleshooting and resolving complex issues while escalating only the most advanced cases. You will work closely with the Tech Support Team Lead and other team members to ensure timely resolution of support requests, maintain high levels of customer satisfaction, and contribute to the overall operational efficiency of the technical support function. The role requires solid technical knowledge, critical thinking, and strong communication skills to bridge customer needs and technical resolutions.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Support & Troubleshooting:
Resolve Level 2 technical support tickets, escalations, and incidents within defined SLAs.
Diagnose and troubleshoot complex technical problems using system logs, monitoring tools, and issue documentation.
Troubleshoot and resolve system and network issues, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance.
Provide detailed root cause analysis for recurring issues and propose solutions to improve system stability.
Perform intermediate-level configurations, installations, maintenance and updates on Custodias hybrid cloud and on-premises systems.
Collaborate with the Tech Support Team Lead to refine troubleshooting methodologies and best practices.
System Monitoring & Maintenance:
Monitor system performance and resource utilization, identifying areas for optimization.
Ensure platform performance meets defined KPIs, escalating deviations when necessary.
Assist in configuring, maintaining, and updating infrastructure as code tools like Terraform and Ansible.
Support and maintain the CI/CD pipelines under the direction of senior engineers or team leads.
Ensure all technical documentation is accurate and up-to-date for internal use.
Customer Interaction & Case Management:
Communicate with customers to gather detailed information about technical issues and provide timely updates on case progress.
Escalate unresolved or highly complex issues to Level 3 support or product teams, ensuring all relevant details are captured.
Work collaboratively with the Customer Service Team to ensure seamless resolution of customer concerns.
Team Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing:
Actively participate in team meetings, training sessions, and technical discussions to enhance overall team knowledge.
Share insights and lessons learned from resolved incidents to help reduce repeat issues.
Foster a culture of collaboration and teamwork to improve service delivery and team efficiency.
Operational Efficiency & Process Improvement:
Proactively identify opportunities to improve processes, tools, and workflows for technical support.
Provide input on alarming and threshold configurations to ensure optimal system monitoring.
Contribute to building and maintaining a robust knowledge base for recurring issues and best practices.
Participate in post-incident reviews and contribute to implementing preventive measures to reduce similar issues.
Qualifications & Skills:
Required Technical Skills:
2+ years of experience supporting IT enterprise level infrastructure or a related technical role.
Strong knowledge of mixed Windows Server (2012-2019) and Linux (RedHat), SQL Server, Networking, and Active Directory.
Familiarity with cloud environments (e.g., Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Bash).
Experience working with ticketing systems and adhering to SLAs/KPIs.
Exposure to voice recording platforms, IP networks, or storage technologies is a plus.
Preferred Skills:
Basic understanding of CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field or equivalent work experience.
Certifications such as ITIL Foundation, Microsoft Azure, or equivalent are highly desirable.
Key Traits & Soft Skills:
Reliability: Consistently delivers high-quality work on time and communicates effectively when delays occur.
Critical Thinking: Demonstrates the ability to analyze technical issues logically and identify effective solutions.
Customer Focus: Balances technical resolutions with customer satisfaction, ensuring clear and empathetic communication.
Teamwork: Collaborates effectively with team members, mentors junior staff, and contributes to shared goals.
Productivity: Manages tasks independently, prioritizes effectively, and meets deadlines consistently.
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
