Customer Engineer - Senior

Hitachi, Ltd.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Vantara in Australia is seeking experienced hardware field engineers to deliver maintenance, installation and professional services across customer sites. You will work with Hitachi Content Platform, SAN/Fibre storage and server solutions as part of the Services team, providing on-site support nationwide.

The ideal candidate will diagnose issues, implement hardware and software configurations, perform upgrades, and participate in 24/7 on-call rosters while upholding Hitachi Vantara's

Qualifications

• Seven years as a hardware field engineer in data solution support.
• Strong proven skills in Hitachi Content Platform field support.
• Strong proven skills in Storage Array and Fabric switching field support.
• Experience using Windows, Linux and VMware in field support.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely post-sales support aligned with customer service agreements.
• Perform preventative maintenance and follow recommended routines to maintain system health.
• Install and implement new solutions and upgrade existing platforms.
• Deliver on-site service and reconfiguration for hardware and software changes.
• Ensure service delivery meets CS&S KPI targets and quality standards.
• Provide 24/7 on-call support as part of a rostered schedule.
• Conduct product demonstrations and training for customers and staff.

Skills

SAN storage

Fibre Channel

Hitachi Content Platform

Windows Server

Linux

VMware

Customer facing

Team player

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

MS Office

Windows

Outlook

IE/Edge

Job description

Our Company

We’re Hitachi Vantara, the data foundation trusted by the world’s innovators. Our resilient, high-performance data infrastructure means that customers – from banks to theme parks – can focus on achieving the incredible with data.

If you’ve seen the Las Vegas Sphere, you’ve seen just one example of how we empower businesses to automate, optimize, innovate – and wow their customers. Right now, we’re laying the foundation for our next wave of growth. We’re looking for people who love being part of a diverse, global team – and who get excited about making a real-world impact with data.

Job Description

Job purpose

Work both individually and as part of the Services team to provide the delivery of Maintenance Support Services & Professional Services, Customer site management, Break fix remediation services, Installation, and Implementation Services, and to also provide technical assistance to the Hitachi Vantara Sales Teams Australia wide.

Responsibilities

• Provide the timely and logical provision of post-sales support to Hitachi Vantara’s Customers in alignment with their specific support agreements.
• Perform preventative maintenance according to the recommended routines and procedures. Target to maintain an RGA level of microcode
• Provide problem management and escalation with the aid and support of the GSC, FSE’s
• Perform the Installation and implementation of new Solutions and the upgrade of existing Solution platforms.
• Service delivery of engineering and reconfiguring changes, equipment and site relocation services.
• Target to meet operational KPI’s specific to CS&S.
• 24/7 on call support for Hitachi Vantara’s customers for the provision of remediation services on a rostered basis.
• Conducting product demonstrations/training for customers and staff, providing clients with basic product knowledge of Hitachi Vantara solutions.
• Report new opportunities or threats to the Hitachi Vantara Sales Team.
• Comply with all published Hitachi Vantara policies and procedures.
• Perform all your duties in a manner that complies with Hitachi Vantara’s core values.
• Perform other duties as required or directed by your manager.
• Comply with Hitachi Vantara’s customers onsite rules and procedures

Profile

• Sound technical and hardware knowledge of SAN/Fibre/Storage and Server products and solutions specifically Hitachi Content Platform.
• Experience of Windows Server, Linux, VMWare desirable.
• Experienced in a customer facing role and displaying a mature approach to service delivery business.
• Must be a Team Player
• Attention to detail
• Must take great pride in delivering professional outcomes
• Flexibility and a willingness to work outside of basic job spec.
• Available to provide 24/7 on call support.
• Available to work after hours from time to time for the delivery of post-sales services to customers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with the use of Windows, MS Office, Outlook, IE, etc.
• The ability to work unsupervised as well as work in teams
• Good self-motivation and learning skills.
• A Willingness to accept responsibility.
• Well organized, adaptable and clear thinker.
• Remains Cool in a crisis
• Will elevate issues immediately when necessary
• Innovative, actively looking for solutions to problems.
• Ability to get Defense clearance desirable.

Competencies

• Able to, with the aid of, manuals, diagnostic tools, and product knowledge, troubleshoot and identify root cause or failing FRU in response to a call for remedial support.
• Able to install, configure and implement both Hardware and software products
• Able to follow process and procedures
• Must comply with Hitachi Vantara and customer reporting and administrative requirements.
• Personable – able to represent Hitachi Vantara positively to customers and staff.
• Articulate.
• Able to work in stressful environments and critical situations.
• Able to relate well to both customer business and technical staff.
• Motivated to leverage the most out of all training opportunities.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• At least Seven years as a H/W field engineer in data solution support
• Strong proven skills in HCP field support
• Strong proven skills in UCP field SupportStrong proven skills in Storage Array and Fabric switching field Support
• Must be a Team player accustomed to working in strong dynamic team and in challenging circumstances
• Will have proven experience with using and configuring MS Windows, LINUX, VMware in a field support capacity

About Us

We’re a global team of innovators. Together, we harness engineering excellence and passion for insight to co-create meaningful solutions to complex challenges. We turn organizations into data-driven leaders that can a make positive impact on their industries and society. If you believe that innovation can inspire the future, this is the place to fulfil your purpose and achieve your potential.

Fostering innovation through diverse perspectives

Hitachi is a global company operating across a wide range of industries and regions. One of the things that sets Hitachi apart is the diversity of our business and people, which drives our innovation and growth.

We are committed to building an inclusive culture based on mutual respect and merit-based systems. We believe that when people feel valued, heard, and safe to express themselves, they do their best work.

How we look after you

We help take care of your today and tomorrow with industry-leading benefits, support, and services that look after your holistic health and wellbeing. We’re also champions of life balance and offer flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent). We’re always looking for new ways of working that bring out our best, which leads to unexpected ideas. So here, you’ll experience a sense of belonging, and discover autonomy, freedom, and ownership as you work alongside talented people you enjoy sharing knowledge with.

We’re proud to say we’re an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, age, disability status or any other protected characteristic. Should you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know so that we can do our best to set you up for success.