Customer Support Network Engineer

Customer Support Network Engineer

Location: Eastern or Central US Time zone - Remote (WFH)

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Company

DriveNets is a leader in disaggregated high-scale networking solutions for service providers and AI infrastructures. Founded in December 2015, DriveNets created a radical new way to build networks by adapting the architectural model of the cloud to telco-grade networking. This solution accelerates network deployment, improves the network’s economic model, and radically simplifies network operations. With customers including Comcast, Orange, and KDDI - over 80% of AT&T’s network traffic now runs through a disaggregated core powered by DriveNets software. DriveNets Network Cloud-AI solution, based on the same technology, was introduced to the market in 2023, providing the highest-performance Ethernet-based AI networking solution, and is already deployed by Hyperscalers, NeoClouds and Enterprises. Raising over $587 million in three funding rounds, DriveNets continues to deploy the most innovative network infrastructure and is looking for the most talented people to be part of this journey. 

  The Role

Drivenets is currently seeking an inquisitive, technologically motivated, self-directed Customer Support Network Engineer to join our Customer Success Team. It will be your job to deliver exceptional customer experience to Drivenets customers both internally and externally. 

In this Customer Support Network Engineering role, you will be part of a team that constantly adapts to new technologies, implements new solutions and systems, and provides support to disaggregated routing products. 

Responsibilities

• Use creative problem-solving skills to help solve and implement required solutions and provide world class technical support as part of our growing front-line technical support team. 
• Follow up with customers to verify solutions are successful and achieve the desired impact. 
• Work with R&D to develop and test solutions, install, and test new products and versions worldwide. 
• Collaborate with Customer Success team, Product Managers, and R&D to meet deadlines and ensure customer satisfaction. 
• Summarize, communicate, and escalate the overall customer experience. 
• Collaborate with other support engineers worldwide. 
• Use your experience and initiative to help Drivenets continuously improve both processes and services. 

Technical skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant technical field or combination of experience and industry certifications required. 
• 5+ years of experience as Network Support Engineer.
• 5+ years of experience in implementing and troubleshooting routing protocols such as BGP, IS-IS and OSPF. 
• Strong IP Networking experience - preferably from a VAR, OEM, Vendor supporting a Tier 1 or large Tier 2 telco service provider or MSO.
• Experience with Cisco or Juniper networking technology. 
• Strong documentation experience to create Standard Operating Procedures along with other needed documents. 
• Experience working within a large complex production networks. 
• Familiarity with various forms of site-to-site connectivity (point to point, VPN, MPLS, etc.) 
• CCNP/JNCIP Routing and switching certification – Advantage

Soft Skills:

• Be kind. 
• Demonstrable empathy skills, including the ability to put yourself in the customer’s place, and see the situation through their eyes. 
• Self-motivated with hands-on experience and the motivation to learn on the job 
• Strong customer facing abilities including acting under pressure. 
• Ability to work as part of a global team, and create checklists and procedures, incident handoff and follow-the-sun operating methodologies. 
• Able to marshal resources and align cross-functional troubleshooting efforts to achieve customer commitments. 
• Ability to manage several simultaneous activities while showing accountability, upholding strict SLAs. 
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills with quick adaptation to change. 
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills – personable, effective communication style required with presentation experience. 
• Excellent English spoken and writing skills. 

 If your experience is close but doesn’t fulfil all requirements, please apply. DriveNets is on a mission to build a special company comprised of individuals with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. 

DriveNets is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on upon race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

More About DriveNets

Based in Israel with locations in Romania, US, and Japan as well as extended teams, DriveNets operations cover more than 14 countries. With recognition by industry analysts and through numerous industry awards, DriveNets is pushing market momentum, allowing for faster service innovation from the network core to the edge. Visit our website: