Apple Technical Advisor - Mandarin speaking

Cisco; North Sydney Council; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco is seeking a Mandarin-speaking Apple Technical Advisor in North Sydney Council, Australia. This role involves providing world-class technical support for Apple devices, working closely with teams globally. Candidates must possess remote technical troubleshooting experience and be able to communicate technical ideas effectively. Fluency in both English and Mandarin is essential, with a flexible hybrid work schedule required. Join Cisco to enhance your skills while supporting a diverse global workforce.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional remote technical troubleshooting expertise with Apple devices.
• Experience in using, setting up, and troubleshooting macOS and iOS in a business environment.
• Ability to convey technical ideas to a nontechnical audience.

Responsibilities

• Provide troubleshooting and technical support for Apple devices.
• Collaborate with Knowledge Management team to improve support content.
• Document support engagements thoroughly.

Skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in Mandarin

Remote technical troubleshooting

Microsoft Office 365

Mobile Device Management (MDM)

Technical proficiency

Networking technologies

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

Single Sign-On (SSO)

Job description

Meet the Team

You will work directly with your team of Apple Technical Advisors, while also working in tandem with Cisco's Engineering and Knowledge Management teams as well as fellow Apple Technical Advisors across the globe. As a Mandarin-speaking Apple Technical Advisor, you'll be a friendly voice, providing world‑class troubleshooting and technical support. You'll continue to keep your skills sharp by learning about the ever‑changing macOS and iOS, monitor trending issues and creatively work to solve these issues to keep Cisco employees online and productive. You'll be the first line of support for global Cisco employees. Only candidates with full Australian working will be considered.

Your Impact

• MacOS or iOS upgrades and initial setup
• Authentication and password reset
• Network connectivity and VPN
• Mobile Device Management (MDM) enrollment
• Installation, troubleshooting and use of an array of macOS or iOS applications
• Support the setup of computer peripherals and networking hardware
• Facilitate hardware repairs or replacement
• Thoroughly document the support engagement
• Monitor issue trends to report through team leadership
• Be an advocate for the Apple ecosystem, sharing tips and tricks
• Stay up to date with Apple technology through internal training opportunities and monitoring technical publications and industry trends
• Collaborate with the Knowledge Management team to improve support content
• Maintain full ownership of cases to ensure exceptional support experience
• Communicate with engineering teams to find solutions and resolve issues

Responsibilities

In addition to these core responsibilities, successful candidates will participate in Escalation Desk and/or our Change Management program after 6 to 12 months in role. These additional responsibilities can include:

• Provide weekend on‑call for Escalations/Operations (one weekend a month on average)
• Active participation in escalations, presentations, readouts and meetings during the workday while delivering consistent results in role
• Flexibility, adaptability, and urgency to manage multiple urgent requests with priority

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and speak fluently in English
• Ability to read, write, and speak fluently in Mandarin‑Chinese
• Two years of professional remote technical troubleshooting expertise with Apple devices
• Ability to convey technical ideas and troubleshooting information to a nontechnical audience
• Experience in the use, set‑up and troubleshooting of macOS and iOS in a business environment including MS Office 365
• Experience with the technologies used in Mobile Device Management (MDM)
• Technical proficiency, with a highly developed ability to acquire new technical skills and apply these new skills to your support role
• Flexible to work between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m AEST in a hybrid work setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Apple IT Certifications
• Experience with IT Ticketing Systems
• Familiar with Networking technologies and concepts
• Experience with Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) & Single sign-on (SSO)
• Ability to work independently, multitask and prioritize tasks