Support Engineer III

Blackpoint Cyber; United States; Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Job summary

Blackpoint Cyber is seeking a Support Engineer III to provide expert-level technical assistance to customers in a hybrid role. You will optimize automation for Zendesk, work on complex software workflows, and escalate/resolve issues across microservices, APIs, and cloud environments.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in technical support, strong scripting ability, and a solid understanding of Windows, macOS, Linux, Docker, AWS, and Azure.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a technical or customer support role handling complex software.
• Proficient with Zendesk automations, triggers, and macros to optimize workflows.
• Solid understanding of microservices, APIs, containers, and cloud services.
• Strong troubleshooting across Windows, macOS and Linux environments.
• Experience with PowerShell, Sysinternals, and remote support tools; scripting in Python/Bash/Ansible is a plus.
• Good networking knowledge (IPs, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, firewalls) and DevOps familiarity.
• Certs like CompTIA A+/Net+/Sec+ are a bonus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as expert resource for complex issues, resolving escalated cases with precision.
• Troubleshoot software issues focusing on microservices, APIs, and integrations.
• Diagnose system anomalies and configuration challenges in workflows.
• Collaborate with Eng/Prod to report bugs and drive enhancements.
• Analyze ticket trends to implement proactive solutions and reduce volume.
• Create and maintain docs, knowledge base articles, and support resources.
• Mentor and train junior engineers to raise team competency.
• Drive initiatives to optimize the customer support journey.
• Develop automation to streamline Zendesk workflows and support ops.
• Collaborate with Support to define automation strategies and efficiency gains.

Skills

5+ years in Technical/Customer Support

Zendesk automation

Microservices API knowledge

Docker and containers

Cloud services (AWS, Azure)

Windows/macOS/Linux troubleshooting

PowerShell / Sysinternals / remote工具

Python, Bash, Ansible scripting

Networking concepts (IP, DNS, DHCP, FW

DevOps practices understanding

Tools

Zendesk

Docker

AWS

Azure

PowerShell

Sysinternals

n8n

Tines

Superblocks

Webhooks

Python

Bash

Ansible

Job description

Blackpoint Cyber is the leading provider of world-class cybersecurity threat hunting, detection and remediation technology. Founded by former National Security Agency (NSA) cyber operations experts who applied their learningsto bring national security-grade technology solutions to commercial customers around the world, Blackpoint Cyber is in hyper-growth mode, fueled by a recent $190m series C round.

The Role:

We are looking for a Support Engineer III with experience in software technical support, particularly in environments utilizing Zendesk automation and complex software workflows. This is a hybrid role: you'll provide expert-level technical assistance to our customers while also building and optimizing the automation and processes that power our support operations.

You will be responsible for handling complex issues escalated from Tier 1 and Tier 2 teams, requiring a deep understanding of our software, underlying microservices, and support tools. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional customer service, solving intricate technical problems, and are skilled in support automation, we want you on our team.

Responsibilities and Expectations:

Technical Support

• Serve as an expert resource for complex technical issues, resolving escalated support cases with precision and efficiency.

• Troubleshoot and resolve software issues, focusing on microservices, APIs, and system integrations.

• Leverage your expertise in software workflows to diagnose and resolve system anomalies, deployment challenges, and configuration issues.

• Collaborate with the Engineering and Product teams to identify, report, and prioritize software bugs and enhancements.

• Analyze ticket trends and use data to implement proactive solutions, reducing ticket volume and improving response times.

• Create and maintain detailed documentation, knowledge base articles, and support resources.

• Mentor and train junior engineers, enhancing overall team competency and knowledge sharing.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize the customer support journey.

Support Operations & Automation

• Utilize Zendesk automation and other support tools to streamline workflows, optimize ticket management, and enhance customer satisfaction.

• Develop, implement, and optimize automated solutions to enhance technical support operations, using tools like Superblocks, n8n, Tines, and webhooks.

• Perform account management request analysis and automate routine and manual tasks.

• Collaborate closely with the Support team to understand operational needs and develop automation strategies that improve operational efficiency.

• Document automation processes and provide comprehensive training materials to enable the Support team to effectively use new tools and procedures.

Key Skills and Experience

• 5+ years of experience in a Technical Support or Customer Support role, with a focus on complex software environments.

• Proficiency in Zendesk, especially in utilizing automations, triggers, and macros to optimize support workflows.

• Strong understanding of microservices architecture, including APIs, containers (Docker), and cloud services.

• Strong troubleshooting methodology across the following areas:

• Advanced knowledge of Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems.

• Experience with PowerShell, Sysinternals Suite, and remote support tools.

• Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Bash, or Ansible — one or more preferred).

• Strong grasp of networking concepts (IP addressing, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, firewalls, etc.).

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and understanding of DevOps practices.

• Demonstrated ability to understand and optimize support workflows to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction.

• Certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, or Security+ are a plus, but not required.

Desired Soft Skills

• Exceptional problem-solving skills with a knack for diagnosing complex issues quickly.

• Strong customer communication skills, able to explain technical concepts to non-technical users effectively.

• Highly self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities with excellent time management skills.

• Passionate about continuous learning and professional development.

Blackpoint Cyber welcomes and encourages applications from qualified individuals of all races, colors, religions, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment.

For eligible employees in the US, Blackpoint offers competitive Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance plans, a robust 401k plan, Discretionary Time Off, and other minor perks. International employees receive competitive benefits in accordance with local market standards and applicable country requirements.

Blackpoint believes all employees should share in the company’s success – equity participation is available to employees globally, with program details varying by location and employment structure.