Technical Support Specialist-1
Job Description
Realign LLC is hiring a Technical Support Specialist for an onsite role in Santa Clara, CA. This full-time IT position offers an estimated salary of USD 80,846 per year and is built for a problem-solver who enjoys getting systems back to working order through methodical troubleshooting. You will work in a dynamic operational environment where ownership, clear communication, and calm execution matter.
Responsibilities
- Enjoy troubleshooting and identifying why systems or applications are not working.
- Handle unfamiliar issues by approaching them logically and methodically.
- Learn new technologies quickly and research unfamiliar systems as needed.
- Work independently without relying on step-by-step instructions.
- Ask strong questions and determine when additional information is required.
- Know when to continue troubleshooting, when to ask for help, and when to escalate.
- Take ownership of issues and follow through until the problem is resolved.
- Use good judgment and avoid guessing if a change could negatively impact a system.
- Recognize urgency, understand business impact, and prioritize competing issues appropriately.
- Communicate professionally with people across different technical knowledge levels.
- Remain calm and effective when users are frustrated or operations are disrupted.
- Collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
- Stay dependable and organized in a fast-moving environment.
- Be willing to assist beyond narrowly defined responsibilities when required.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience.
- Experience with Linux systems.
- Working knowledge of command-line / CLI tools.
- Understanding of databases and basic database concepts.
- Ability to troubleshoot networking beyond basic desktop connectivity.
- Experience with scripting and/or automation.
- Proven ability in remote system troubleshooting.
Technologies
- Linux
- Command-line / CLI tools
- Databases
- Networking
- Scripting
- Automation
- Remote system troubleshooting