As a Systems Engineer (Support) – Access Technology support, you will provide technical assistance and support to Calix customers and partners. You will troubleshoot, resolve, and document complex network problems in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. You will work with cutting-edge technologies and products that enable secure and seamless connectivity for millions of users across the globe. Responsibilities and Duties: Provide technical support for Calix Access products, such as routers, switches, wireless controllers, and access points. Analyze, diagnose, and resolve network issues reported by customers and partners. Analyze outages - document per guidelines, communicate risks. Collaborate with other engineers, product managers, and calix vendors to identify root causes and solutions. Escalate complex or unresolved cases to the appropriate teams or experts. Meet SLAs and keep customers satisfied. Update Salesforce tickets continuously per Calix processes. Document case history, best practices, and troubleshooting guides. Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and tools. Cover shifts based on business needs - comfortable to work in shifts including one of the weekends Cause analysis obligations. Provide pragmatic and effective recovery. Manage and communicate the related risks. Qualfiications: 4+ years of technical support and/or escalation support experience, with background in networking and telecommunication. Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience. CCNA or CCNP certification, or equivalent knowledge of Cisco networking technologies. Experience working in a Network NOC, R&D and/or customer facing environment. Provide Level-2/3 support and troubleshooting to resolve issues. In-depth understanding of Networking protocols i.e. TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, SNMP, IPFIX, IPV4/IPV6, CGNET, Ethernet, Layer2 (RSTP/MSTP, VLANs, etc.), Layer3 (IP Routing, OSPF, BGP, etc.), MPLS (L2-VPN, L3-VPN) and networking management Knowledge of Linux, shell script and Python preferred. Must have knowledge on Cisco, Juniper, or other network devices. Strong knowledge of the product and its features, benefits, and use cases. CCNA/CCNP/JNCIP/RHCSA or equivalent desired. Fluent in the English language (verbal and written). Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Willingness to learn new technologies and products. Ability to articulate technical issues / solutions to internal / external customers. Self-motivated and adaptable. Accountable and open to constructive feedback. Ability to objectively think and solve problems under pressure. Compensation will vary based on geographical location (see below) within the United States. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's location of residence and multiple factors, including job-related skills, experience, and education. For more information on our benefits click here. There are different ranges applied to specific locations. The average base pay range (or OTE range for sales) in the U.S. for the position is listed below. San Francisco Bay Area Only: National Major Cities plus, CA, CO, NY Metro area: Regional plus NY: PLEASE NOTE: All emails from Calix will come from a '@calix.com' email address. Please verify and confirm any communication from Calix prior to disclosing any personal or financial information. If you receive a communication that you think may not be from Calix, please report it to us at talentandculture@calix.com. Calix delivers a broadband platform and managed services that enable our customers to improve life one community at a time. We’re at the forefront of a once in a generational change in the broadband industry. Join us as we innovate, help our customers reach their potential, and connect underserved communities with unrivaled digital experiences. This is the Calix mission - to enable CSPs of all sizes to Simplify. Innovate. Grow. To learn more, visit the Calix web site at www.calix.com To learn more about our international job opportunities, please visit our International Careers Page If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process please: Email us at calix.interview@calix.com; or Call us at +1 (408) 514-3000. Calix is a Drug Free Workplace. You may access a copy of Calix Candidate Privacy Policy HERE and other Calix Privacy Policies HERE.
