Technical Support Engineer

At IONOS, the leading European provider of cloud infrastructure, cloud services and hosting services, you will work together with a wide range of teams. We are characterized by open structures, a friendly working culture and flat hierarchies with a strong team spirit. We firmly believe that work and fun are compatible, and offer you the right environment for this. Our constant growth means that we are always looking for new colleagues. Become part of IONOS and grow with us.

We are seeking a highly motivated Technical Support Engineer to join our team, working on a 24/7 shift basis with Kubernetes knowledge. 
The successful candidate will provide technical support to our customers, utilizing their expertise in IT service management, databases, network and storage infrastructure. Fluency in both German and English is essential, as well as experience with ticketing system. Also, to have a strong willingness to learn and adapt quickly, with a focus on expanding their skills in areas such as Kubernetes.

• Willingness to work in 24x7 shift model that includes nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Provide technical support to customers via phone, email, and ticketing systems.
• Utilize expertise in IT service management to resolve customer issues efficiently and effectively.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve complex technical issues; working with cross-functional teams.
• Document knowledge and solutions in ticketing system and assure that the knowledge-base is up-to-date.
• Analyze and troubleshoot issues related to databases, network, storage infrastructure and Kubernetes.

• Working knowledge and basic experience with Kubernetes or other containerization technologies.
• Strong knowledge of IT service management principles and practices.
• Experience working with databases, network and storage infrastructure; Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies and processes.
• Familiarity working with Unix-based systems and understanding of Linux distros
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with internal stakeholders and upper level management.

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with cloud-based infrastructure and services.
• Familiarity with Monitoring and log-aggregation tools. (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK)
• Familiarity with configuration management systems (e.g Ansible or Salt)
• Understanding of Git and distributed version control system.
• Certification in IT service management (e.g. ITIL) or related field.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience working with Jira, Confluence, and ServiceNow.
• Previous experience in a technical support role, preferably in a 24/7 environment.

Languages: 

• Fluency in both German and English (written and spoken)

Security Clearance:

• The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Sicherheitsüberprüfung (security clearance) as a condition of employment. 

• At some locations a subsidized canteen and various free drinks.
• Modern office space with very good transport connections.
• Various employee discounts for activities and products.
• Employee events such as summer and winter parties, as well as workshops.
• Numerous training and development opportunities.
• Various health offers, such as sports and health courses.

IONOS is the leading European digitalization partner for small and medium-sized businesses (SMB). The company serves around six million customers and operates across 18 markets in Europe and North America, with its services being accessible worldwide. With its Web Presence & Productivity portfolio, IONOS acts as a 'one-stop shop' for all digitalization needs: from domains and web hosting to classic website builders and do-it-yourself solutions, from e-commerce to online marketing tools. In addition, the company offers Cloud Solutions to enterprises who are looking to move to the cloud as their businesses evolve. 

We value diversity and welcome all applications - regardless of, for example, gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion, disability, age as well as sexual orientation and identity, physical characteristics, marital status or any other irrelevant factor subject to applicable law.