OpenText

Sr. Technical Support Specialist

OpenText$72K — $108K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 4 years in technical support or a similar role.
  • Degree or diploma in a related field or equivalent experience.
  • Strong expertise in Windows and Unix/Linux operating systems.
  • Proficient in web servers (Tomcat, IIS) and relational databases (SQL Server, Oracle).
  • Ability to navigate dynamic environments with shifting priorities.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both technical and customer contexts.
  • High attention to detail and quick adaptability to new technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver comprehensive technical support for OpenText solutions while meeting SLAs and quality benchmarks.
  • Communicate effectively and maintain detailed documentation for all technical interactions and resolutions.
  • Manage escalated customer issues with professionalism, acting as the main point of contact during critical incidents.
  • Isolate, reproduce, and resolve complex technical problems, collaborating with engineering teams as necessary.
  • Work with various product teams to document software defects and feature requests.
  • Act as a mentor and escalation point for advanced technical challenges.
  • Create and review technical documents and best practice guides for internal and external audiences.
  • Provide operational insight to management regarding workload trends and queue health.
  • Participate in on-call rotations and provide holiday support as needed.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package supporting physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
  • Opportunities for variable and commission compensation based on role eligibility.
  • Vacation entitlement and paid time off policy.
  • Access to professional development and training programs.
Full Job Description
Your Impact:

The Senior Technical Support Specialist provides advanced technical troubleshooting and resolution for OpenText products across on-premises and cloud environments. This role requires deep technical expertise, structured problem-solving, and the ability to deliver durable solutions for complex customer scenarios. You will engage with enterprise-level organizations and work with modern technologies in a high-availability, mission-critical context.

What The Role Offers:
  • Deliver end-to-end technical support for OpenText solutions, ensuring adherence to SLAs and quality standards.
  • Communicate clearly and professionally in writing and verbally; maintain accurate documentation for all interactions and technical resolutions.
  • Manage escalated customer situations with precision and composure; act as primary contact during critical incidents.
  • Isolate, reproduce, and resolve complex technical issues independently or in collaboration with product engineering teams.
  • Collaborate across product and functional teams to document and resolve software defects and feature requests.
  • Serve as escalation point and mentor for advanced technical issues.
  • Author and review technical documentation, best practices, and knowledge articles for internal and external audiences.
  • Provide operational feedback to management on workload, queue health, and escalation trends.
  • On-Call and Holiday Coverage: Participate in scheduled on-call rotation and provide technical support during designated holidays as part of coverage requirements. Frequency may vary based on team size and operational needs.


What You Need to Succeed:
  • Minimum 4 years in technical support or equivalent technical troubleshooting role.
  • Degree or diploma in a related discipline or equivalent experience.
  • Strong foundation in Windows and Unix/Linux operating systems.
  • Proficiency with web servers (Tomcat, IIS) and relational databases (Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle).
  • Demonstrated ability to work in dynamic environments with shifting priorities.
  • Advanced written and verbal communication skills for technical and customer-facing contexts.
  • High attention to detail and ability to learn new technologies quickly.


Technical Expertise

Intermediate-to-advanced proficiency in at least three of the following areas:

  • Networking: Diagnostic skills using tools such as Wireshark, Fiddler, Charles.
  • System Administration: Identity and access management (Active Directory/LDAP, OpenID, OAuth, SAML).
  • Database Management: Backup/restore, high availability configuration, performance tuning.
  • Security: PKI, SSL/TLS, certificate lifecycle management.
  • High-Availability Infrastructure: Proxy servers, load balancers.
  • Application Debugging: Tools such as Eclipse, WinDbg, Postman, browser developer tools.
  • Virtualization and Cloud: vSphere, AWS, Azure, GCP.
  • Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes cluster deployment, orchestration, and troubleshooting at scale.


Nice to Have:
  • Knowledge of OpenText cyber security software suites: ArcSight,Encase/Tableau, Fortify, IAM, and/or Voltage.


Compensation: At OpenText, we offer a thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. A summary of those benefits can be found on our Why Join Us page. As you move through the hiring process, we're happy to provide more details about our compensation programs, including variable and commission compensation opportunities for eligible roles, vacation entitlement, and paid time off.

Salary Range: $72,160 - $108,240; Depending on the candidate's education, experience, skills, geographical location, and alignment with internal equity and external market, actual salary may vary and be higher or lower than the range posted.

AI Usage Disclosure: As part of our commitment to transparency, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in various stages of our recruitment process, including resume screening, candidate matching, interview scheduling, and communications. These tools are designed to improve efficiency, reduce bias, and enhance candidate experience. All decisions regarding hiring are made by qualified human professionals, and we continuously monitor our AI systems to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable regulations.

About OpenText

OpenText Corporation is a Canadian company that develops and sells enterprise information management software. The company is headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. OpenText software applications manage content or unstructured data for large companies, government agencies, and professional service firms. OpenText aims to help customers digitize their operations and optimize their information management processes. The company has made several acquisitions over the years to expand its product offerings and customer base. OpenText has a global presence with offices in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
Learn more about OpenText
Size
14,300 employees
Market Cap
$7.8 billion
Industry
Founded
1991
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