Support Specialist

Thales; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 63,966 - 117,263; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Life Insurance

Well-being program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Thales is seeking a Support Specialist in Texas to join our Global Support Team, working with Support, Engineering, and Sales Security Engineering. You will learn our Imperva product line and ensure a quality experience for customers interacting with Product Support.

Responsibilities include prioritizing and updating cases, collaborating with engineers, and contributing to knowledge bases. Required are 2 years of experience and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in case handling and management.
• BS in Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience in a technical field an advantage.
• Knowledge of Networking Protocols TCP, IP, ISO layers 3, 4 and 7.
• Understanding of HTTP, SSL, and databases is an advantage.
• Must be customer-obsessed.
• Good written and verbal customer-centric communication skills (English required).
• Self-motivated and able to work independently while still contributing to the team’s success.
• Multitasking-capabilities a must.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to track work progress.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer cases by ensuring the proper priority is assigned, customer information is accurate, and cases are assigned in order to meet the SLA.
• Provide customers with timely updates and responses while completing their request.
• Handle Tier 1 cases
• Collaborate with Product Support Engineers as needed
• Contribute to the Imperva knowledge base, writing guides, technical how-to articles, etc.

Skills

Case handling

Networking protocols

HTTP/SSL knowledge

English communication

Multitasking

Detail oriented

Education

BS in Engineering/CS

Tools

Salesforce

ServiceNow

Jira

Job description

• Handle Tier 1 cases

Location: Texas, United States of America

Thales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billions of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure.

Position Summary

This position is for a Support Specialist. As a Support Special they will play an integral part of our Global Support Team, working alongside their peers in Support, Engineering, and Sales Security Engineering (SE). The successful applicant will gain an understanding of the Imperva product line technology, while working to ensure quality experience by Imperva customers when they interact with Product Support. This position provides an introduction in the Product Support position while offering the opportunity to grow within the Support organization.

Essential Functions

• Manage customer cases by ensuring the proper priority is assigned, customer information is accurate, and cases are assigned in order to meet the Imperva SLA.
• Provide customers with timely updates and responses while completing their request.
• Handle Tier 1 cases
• Collaborate with Product Support Engineers as needed
• Contribute to the Imperva knowledge base, writing guides, technical how-to articles, etc.

Minimum Requirements

• 2 years’ experience in case handling and management
• B.S. in Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience in a technical field an advantage
• Knowledge of Networking Protocols TCP, IP, ISO layers 3, 4 and 7
• Understanding of HTTP, SSL, and databases is an advantage
• Must be customer-obsessed
• Good written and verbal customer-centric communication skills (English required)
• Self-motivated and able to work independently while still contributing to the team’s success
• Multitasking-capabilities a must
• Detail-oriented with the ability to track work progress

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a technical support, customer support, or SaaS/security technology environment.
• Familiarity with web application security, cloud services, networking, or infrastructure support concepts.
• Experience using customer support or case management tools such as Salesforce, ServiceNow, Jira, or similar platforms.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues, document findings clearly, and escalate appropriately when additional expertise is required.
• Strong customer-facing communication skills with the ability to explain technical information clearly and professionally.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across Support, Engineering, Sales Engineering, and other internal teams to support customer outcomes.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer at the time of hire. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or for assuming sponsorship of an employment visa now or in the future.

The anticipated TTC range for this role is 63,966.13 - 85,652.00 - 117,263.00 USD Annual

The Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.

This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with applicable federal law, state law (the California Fair Chance Act), and local ordinances (San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County’s Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers).

Thales champions inclusion and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture. Thales is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

If you need an accommodation or assistance in order to apply for a position with Thales, please contact us at [e-mail].

The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between

Total Target Cash (TTC) 63,966.13 - 117,263.00 USD Annual

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

• Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period
• Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off
• Company provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and Well-being Program