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VMware OverviewVMware (NYSE: VMW) is the global leader in virtualization and cloud infrastructure, two areas that consistently rank as top priorities among CIOs. VMware delivers award-winning, customer-proven solutions that accelerate IT by reducing complexity and enabling more flexible, agile service delivery. Our solutions help organizations of all sizes, lower costs, increase business agility and ensure freedom of choice. We are searching for people who are ready to accelerate, innovate and lead to join our team of more than 13,000 employees in 40+ locations worldwide working to develop innovative solutions that deliver the future of IT through cloud computing. Having the audacity to challenge constraints and problem-solve for tomorrow starts today, and it starts with you. Learn more at www.vmware.com/careers .GSS OverviewThe VMware Global Support Services (GSS) team supports over 250,000 companies running VMware servers in over 100 different countries. GSS provides time-zone optimized coverage throughout five support centers globally. The GSS team supports the entire suite of VMware products for global customers and partners and participates in developing new products and new versions of current products. GSS team members also participate in product delivery strategy, product documentation, discussion forums with customers, and expert documents publishing. A commitment to excellence and customer advocacy pervades the GSS team, and the work environment fosters intellectual stimulation through exchanges with internal and external customers. The VMware GSS team members are the “best of the best” supporting business-critical applications in a virtual infrastructure.What's in it for you?VMware brings together a phenomenal group of people. This includes a world-class development organization with unparalleled expertise in the system software space. The entire VMware team has created a unique business environment - one of energy, creativity, and collaboration. The atmosphere is fun, casual, and inviting, in keeping with VMware's roots as a successful entrepreneurial startup.Job DescriptionEngineers support over 250,000 companies running VMware servers in over 100 different countries. They support the entire suite of VMware products for global customers and partners, interfacing with them via the phone, email, and web. They resolve customer technical issues through diligent research, reproduction, and troubleshooting by utilizing system administration, networking and storage skills. Managers of Technical Support are responsible for managing highly skilled technical support teams. They work closely with the Senior Management team, Engineering, Sales, and Product Marketing teams to ensure that VMware is delivering overall superior service and support to our customers.**Responsibilities**+ Respond to customer inquiries, primarily by telephone and e-mail+ Resolve customer technical issues through diligent research, reproduction, and troubleshooting+ Work directly with other technical support staff, quality assurance, engineering, sales, marketing, operations, and administration to resolve problems+ Document all technical inquiries, develop and review content for knowledge base+ Help test alpha and beta products**Requirements**+ Experience with Advanced PC Hardware Setup+ Good understanding of Server PC Architecture.+ Strong networking knowledge, including experience with OpenStack.+ Experience resolving system crashes and hardware related issues.+ Experience with troubleshooting hardware related issues.+ Excellent knowledge of Operating Systems including (Windows, Linux, Unix Solaris or FreeBSD, Novell Netware)+ Experience in providing Linux/UNIX and Windows technical support to customers.+ Experience Troubleshooting 3rd party application integration.+ Experience Performance troubleshooting.+ Minimum of 3+ years' experience in software and hardware combined+ Working knowledge of Microsoft (Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows 98, 95, and 3.1; MS DOS), plus x86 platforms, devices, and networking+ Basic understanding of TCP/IP networking stack+ Experience in an enterprise LAN/WAN environment+ Experience with Windows and Linux Networking+ Experience with administering 802.1q+ Experience trouble-shooting Firewall technology (Pix, CheckPoint)+ Experience working within an Enterprise IT Support environment.+ Excellent interpersonal skills+ Case/Customer Management skills+ All shifts fall within standard hours of operation for the Broomfield center: Monday – Friday 7am – 7 pm+ B.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, or equivalent work experience+ This job opportunity is not eligible for employment-based immigration sponsorship by VMware**Highly Preferred Skills**+ Experience with ESX Server and/or Virtual Center and/or other VMware products+ Experience with Cisco or Network hardware manufactured products+ Experience with Server Hardware (Dell, HP, IBM, etc)+ Experience with switch and routing protocols (CCNA)+ Experience with scripting and programming (C, C++, Perl, Python and Intel Assembly)+ Ability to look at and analyze network traces. (ethereal, wireshark, tcpdump)+ Background in System Administration**This job requisition is not eligible for employment-based immigration sponsorship by VMware.****?** **This role is fully remote and can be done anywhere in Colorado.**For Colorado based candidates the hourly hiring range for this position is typically $28.36 - $38.46 . The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. Bonus, commission, and/or equity may be eligible for this position. Additional benefits for this position can be found at mware.com/ .#GlobalSupport**Category :** Client Support**Subcategory:** Technical Support**Experience:** Entry Level**Full Time/ Part Time:** Full Time**Posted Date:** 2022-04-18VMware Company Overview: At VMware, we believe that software has the power to unlock new opportunities for people and our planet. We look beyond the barriers of compromise to engineer new ways to make technologies work together seamlessly. Our cloud, mobility, and security software form a flexible, consistent digital foundation for securely delivering the apps, services and experiences that are transforming business innovation around the globe. At the core of what we do are our people who deeply value execution, passion, integrity, customers, and community. Shape what's possible today at mware.com.Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: VMware is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: VMware is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at VMware are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. VMware will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. VMware encourages applicants of all ages. Vmware will provide reasonable accommodation to employees who have protected disabilities consistent with local law.