Company Description

Rapid7 is a leading provider of security data and analytics solutions that enable organizations to implement an active, analytics-driven approach to cyber security. We combine our extensive experience in security data and analytics and deep insight into attacker behaviors and techniques to make sense of the wealth of data available to organizations about their IT environments and users. Our solutions empower organizations to prevent attacks by providing visibility into vulnerabilities and to rapidly detect compromises, respond to breaches, and correct the underlying causes of attacks.

Rapid7 is trusted by more than 4000 organizations across 90 countries, including 34% of the Fortune 1000.

Job Overview: 

Are you passionate about delighting your customers and helping them solve complex security issues? Are you the person who enjoys technical challenges and thrives to learn and develop skills beyond expectations?Then you are the right person to join our unique support team!

As a Backline Technical Support Engineer, you provide second and third level support to a wide range of security minded people and their companies. Alongside the Support team you will use your expertise and knowledge to help solve security challenges for our valued customers.

This position is full-time and based in our office in El Segundo, CA.

Job Responsibilities:

• Take ownership until resolution of cases escalated by Technical Support engineers
• Provide in depth troubleshooting, analysis and workaround on advanced and complex issues
• Work closely with the Sustaining team on root cause analysis and code changes
• Understands client's business objectives/impact and applies their expertise to timely resolve issues and ensure customer success 
• Serves as the liaison between Rapid7 and the customer
• Manages customers’ issues and keeps them informed of progress
• Interacts closely with various departments to provide first hand feedback from customers

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 3-5 years of Technical Support or related experience preferably as Tier III or Sustaining Support engineer level
• We are looking for a standout colleague who thrives in a team environment
• Minimum 2 years of Java programming experience
• Minimum 1 year of SQL experience
• Minimum 3 years of Networking Support
• Strong drive to look at challenges and help define solutions
• Eagerness to learn and willingness to share own knowledge

Technical Knowledge & Skills:

• Amazing social skills with a passion to solve customers’ issues
• Troubleshooting and understanding of network architecture 
• Excellent knowledge of security and vulnerability management
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking
• Fantastic verbal and written communication
• Demonstrable command of administering multiple Operating systems (Linux, Windows, Mac OS…etc)
• Demonstrate ability to read and write SQL queries
• Demonstrate ability to read and debug code
• Advanced Knowledge of TCP/IP, OSI, VLAN, DNS, NMAP, LDAP 
• Network +, Security +, or relevant Network/Security certifications preferred

What’s in it for you?

• Working for a leader in the security data and analytics industry
• Be part of an awesome team
• Get perks like
• Certification incentives
• Regular free lunches
• Fun team parties and more….