Content Manager 8 Technical Support Professional

IBM Content Manager 8 Technical Support Engineer

IBM Content Manager 8 (CM8) is an enterprise content management (ECM) system that helps organizations manage, store, and retrieve digital content, handling a wide variety of content types. This role specializes in performing and enabling technical support for IBM Content Manager 8. Successful candidates will provide technical support assistance to customers using problem determination/problem source identification skills. They will utilize technical and negotiation skills in collaboration with development and other support organizations. This includes recommending and implementing improvements to existing technical support tools, procedures, and processes, contributing to department goals, and attaining organizational objectives through high customer satisfaction.

As a Customer Support Engineer, you will participate in the worldwide remote technical support team for our Content Manager 8 software. You will be part of an international team and organization that is distributed around the globe. You will act as a global team member contributing to seamless 24x7 "follow-the-sun" support for IBM's customers. You will be working with customers around the world. You will go beyond the industry standard technical support practices and will become an expert of the product, with a strong knowledge of the product internal components as well as how the solution is utilized by customers. Your top priority is always going to be customer success and customer satisfaction, by answering their technical questions and resolving their product related issues you will contribute to their success. This is going to be an excellent opportunity for you to work with the latest technologies and to grow your skills in one of IBM's key Content Manager products. You will be challenged to never stop learning, as we want you to grow for our customers, our company and finally for your own career.

Your Role and Responsibilities

The Content Manager 8 Technical Support Engineer:

• Provides technical support assistance to customers using problem determination/problem source identification skills.
• Utilizes technical and negotiation skills in collaboration with other support operations/organizations to prioritize and diagnose problems to resolution.
• Communicates action plans to the customer or IBM representative as appropriate.
• Recommends and implements new or improvements to existing technical support tools, procedures, and processes.
• May provide training for and mentor others on the team.
• Contributes to department attainment of organizational objectives and high customer satisfaction.
• Documents problem solutions within the company knowledge base.
• Manages requests and priorities daily.

This job can be performed anywhere in the United States.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

Over 5 years of hands-on experience in IBM Content Manager v8 architecture, including libraries, resource managers, and database design. Experience with CM8 configuration, including item types, workflows, ACLs, and storage policies. Strong understanding of Content Manager eClient, IBM Content Navigator, and CM APIs (Java, C++, Javascript). Familiarity with WebSphere Application Server (WAS) and DB2 or Oracle Database as they relate to CM8 deployments. Experience in Operating systems (Windows/Linux/UNIX) administration and troubleshooting. Experience in Computer Networks and Communication Expertise in analyzing CM8 logs, traces, and system dumps to identify root causes of issues. Ability to troubleshoot issues across application server, database, and content repository layers. Experience resolving workflow issues, document retrieval failures, and indexing problems. Experience in using WebSphere and DB2 logs and related debug toolchain for diagnostics in both application and data tier of the CM8 application. Experience with CM8 APIs, including Java API, C++ API, and Web Services. Familiarity with custom plug-ins, event handlers, and user exits. Experience with Library Server and Resource Manager, configuration best-practices for scale and issue resolution. Ability to investigate configuration related issues and resolve accordingly. English: Fluent in speaking and writing Analytical thinking, structured problem-solving techniques Strong positive customer service attitude with sensitivity to client satisfaction. Must be a self-starter, quick learner, and enjoy working in a challenging, fast paced environment. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, including problem recreation, analyzing logs and traces, debugging complex issues to determine a course of action and recommend solutions. Experience supporting customers with enterprise-grade CM8 deployments with high availability and meeting SLA requirements.

Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

Bachelors degree in information technology Knowledge of LDAP At least 1 year experience in Technical Support Experience with CM8 deployments. Exposure to enterprise content management (ECM) ecosystems including integration with external systems.

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.