Full-Time

Technical Support Engineer

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Automox

Automox

201-500 employees

Automates cyber hygiene for IT security

Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity

Compensation Overview

$81k - $110kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity

Junior, Mid

No H1B Sponsorship

Remote in USA

Remote work available across the USA, excluding California and New York metro.

Category
Customer Support
Customer Success & Support
IT Support
IT & Security
Required Skills
PowerShell
Bash
Python
SQL
AWS
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • 2+ years of experience in Technical Support or as an IT practitioner
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to quickly diagnose the root cause of a problem and identify an acceptable solution or workaround
  • Ability to support Windows, Mac OS, and Linux devices, including understanding the package manager of each OS and how devices receive updates
  • Ability to read, write, execute, and troubleshoot SQL statements
  • Ability to read, write, execute, and troubleshoot Powershell, Bash, and/or Python scripts
  • Ability to read, write, and understand API scripts (Rest and Swagger)
  • Knowledge of anti-virus solutions and Endpoint Protection Platforms (EPP) and how they interact with scripts run on devices
  • Basic understanding of proxy and firewalls
  • Knowledge of configuration and use of one or more of the following: JAMF, WSUS, SCCM, and MDMs
  • Ability to read JSON file
  • Knowledge of how to troubleshoot update deployments for Windows, Mac, and/or Linux operating systems, including understanding the package manager for each OS and how devices receive updates
  • The ability to effectively and clearly communicate technical and non-technical information both verbally and in written format
  • Ability to write accurate, clear, and detailed customer-facing knowledge-base articles
  • Ability to work independently with minimal direction
  • Proven ability to manage difficult conversations with customers
  • Experience in working with multi-divisional, multi-geographical customers
  • A passion for technology, helping customers, problem-solving, and being a part of a fast-growing SaaS company
  • Experience with AWS Iaas is desirable
Responsibilities
  • Engage with customers via the web or video sessions to provide assistance or solve technical problems
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues
  • Test issues to replicate, find workarounds, and/or verify solutions
  • Validate occurrences of product defects and report them to the Engineering team
  • Provide prompt and accurate feedback to customers aligned with our service level targets
  • Document all customer interactions in Support tools
  • Author detailed customer-facing knowledge base content
  • Continuously learning about and supporting new features and/or technologies
  • Provide after-hours on-call support for critical issues (rotational schedule)
  • Small projects as assigned

Automox provides automated solutions for maintaining cyber hygiene, which includes essential practices to keep systems healthy and secure. Their platform operates as a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), allowing clients to manage their IT infrastructure over the internet without local installations. Key features include support for multiple operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux), role-based access control, software deployment, and custom task enforcement through Automox Worklets. This cloud-native platform is designed to help organizations reduce their vulnerability to cyber threats by up to 80%, making it particularly effective for businesses with remote workforces. Automox's goal is to simplify IT management and enhance security for a wide range of clients, from small businesses to large enterprises.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$148.4M

Headquarters

Boulder, Colorado

Founded

N/A

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

8%

1 year growth

8%

2 year growth

-6%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Automox's inclusion in Freeit's DIR contract expands its reach into the public sector, providing significant growth opportunities.
  • The launch of Otto AI can drastically reduce the workload for IT teams, allowing them to focus on more strategic tasks and improving overall productivity.
  • Winning multiple awards from G2 and TrustRadius highlights strong customer satisfaction and market validation, which can attract new clients and talent.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive cybersecurity market requires continuous innovation to stay ahead, posing a challenge for Automox to maintain its unique value propositions.
  • Reliance on a subscription-based SaaS model means that customer retention is crucial; any decline in service quality could lead to significant revenue loss.

What makes Automox unique

  • Automox's platform supports multi-OS environments, allowing seamless management of Windows, macOS, and Linux systems from a single console, unlike many competitors who focus on a single OS.
  • The introduction of Otto AI, a generative AI agent, sets Automox apart by enabling IT professionals to automate tasks across all endpoints using plain English commands.
  • Automox's Patch Safe seal, which ensures third-party software titles are malware-free, provides an additional layer of security assurance that is not commonly offered by other endpoint management solutions.

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