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JOB DESCRIPTION
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Position: Technical Support Engineer
Location: Palo Alto, California, United States
Type: Permanent F/T
Closing Date: 2007-06-16
Technical Support Engineer
Fortify Software is seeking an experienced Technical Support Engineer to be the
front line in helping our customers reach their application security goals.
This position will report to the Director of Technical Support and will be
based at Fortify Software’s headquarters in Palo Alto, CA.
Responsibilities:
• Provide outstanding technical support to customers and partners via the
web, email and phone
• Troubleshoot complicated technical problems with assistance from
Engineering and other groups, as needed
• Resolve all customer inquiries in a professional, pleasant, and timely
manner
• Use sound judgment to escalate issues, as needed
• Lead and/or participate in customer status calls
• Identify and document all customer issues, feedback and enhancements
requests in Fortify’s ticket-tracking system
• Contribute to Fortify’s Knowledge Base by documenting frequently
asked questions, solutions and techniques
• Provide product feedback and help to drive product improvements by
working closely with Product Management and Engineering
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives and other projects as
needed
• Be knowledgeable and proficient on all Fortify products and services
• Perform on-site support work, as needed
About Fortify Software:
Fortify Software is a Silicon Valley start-up with a stellar track-record as
the leader in the fast-growing market of software security. Fortify’s
products protect companies from today's greatest security risk: the software
applications that run their businesses. Combining deep software security
expertise with extensive software development experience, Fortify Software has
defined the market with award-winning application security software solutions
that span the software development cycle.
Fortify Software fortifies the software for the most demanding customer
deployments, including the world's largest, most varied code bases. Fortify
has conducted over 150 customer deployments to date for customers including
Wells Fargo, Oracle, Fidelity, Bank of America, Northrop-Grumman, and The U.S.
Air Force. Headquartered in Palo Alto, the privately-held company is backed by
Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, one of the world's pre-eminent venture
capital firms that has backed companies including Google, Amazon, Intuit and
Sun. www.fortifysoftware.com
To Apply:
Send your resume to Haley Barrile at techsupportjobs@fortify.com with
“Technical Support Engineer” in the subject line.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
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Job Qualifications:
The successful candidate(s) will possess a positive attitude with the desire to
be a long-term member of our team as we continue to grow. Other qualifications
include:
• Bachelor's Degree required
• 2+ years industry experience in technical support, professional
services, engineering, or related function desired
• Experience with software development in one or more of the following:
Java/J2EE, .NET or Unix C/C++; Solid understanding of the software development
lifecycle
• Experience in the Enterprise Security space in one of the following
areas is desired: encryption technologies, LAN/WAN/MAN security concepts, risk
analysis, OS/ application security concepts, identity management, and workflow
concepts
• Knowledge of Oracle, SQL server and DB2 databases
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills with the ability to
explain complex concepts in an understandable way
• Ability to interact effectively with engineers and software developers
is essential
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented and highly organized with the ability to multi-task and
methodically track all customer interactions
• Ability to succeed in a team-based as well as autonomous environment
• Strong customer service ethics, a can-do attitude and a willingness to
learn
• Demonstrated strong performance in prior roles
Important Note:
If you have less experience than “required” (but have development
experience from a top school), or if you are looking for a more senior
Technical Support Engineering role (e.g. Manager), we encourage you to apply
anyway. Our team is growing quickly and we are looking for smart, hard-working
people, so we are willing to make exceptions for the right candidates.
CONTACT
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To Apply:
Send your resume to Haley Barrile at techsupportjobs@fortify.com with
“Technical Support Engineer” in the subject line.
Fortify Software
Neil Blumenfield
VP, Professional Services
techsupportjobs@fortify.com
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