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Client Support Specialist

Ontic

United StatesRemoteFull-time$65–75K/yrPosted 1mo agoVerified open 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$65–75K/yr
Location
United StatesRemote
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Ontic is hiring a Client Support Specialist. Ontic seeks an intensely organized, detail‑oriented Client Support Specialist with exceptional communication skills to work remotely and in‑office, acting as the technical liaison between clients and product teams while delivering exceptional service on its AI‑powered security platform.

Key focus areas include Maintain and respond to support/task tickets in Ontic's help desk system, Own client requests from start to finish and keep stakeholders updated, and Create and improve internal and external support documentation.

Successful candidates bring Intensely Organized, Detail Oriented, and Comfortable Working Proactively. Important skills include Self Instruct Complex Concepts, Maintain Support/Task Tickets, Respond To Support/Task Tickets, Create Internal Support Documentation, Improve Internal Support Documentation, and Create External Support Documentation. Preferred (not required): Exceptional Communication Skills, Troubleshooting Aptitude, Grasp Complex Concepts, and Self Instruct.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsTroubleshooting AptitudeGrasp Complex ConceptsSelf InstructMaintain and Respond to Support/Task TicketsCreate and Improve Internal and External Support DocumentationReport on MetricsDeliver Exceptional ServiceProfessionalismActively ListeningSolution-Oriented MindsetUpdate Client Knowledge PortalManaging Support Ticket QueuesDriving Client Requests to Timely ResolutionAI-Native Support PracticesLLMsAutomation ToolsImprove Ticket ResolutionKnowledge RetrievalCustomer CommunicationOperational EfficiencyInteracting With New and Existing ClientsManaging Client DataPositive and Approachable DemeanorEmpathy in Client InteractionsWork Cross-FunctionallyData AnalysisProduct DocumentationFreshdeskJiraSalesforceGoogle SheetsG SuiteSlackIT/NetworkingHTML/Web DesignDatabase StructureTechnical Troubleshooting on SaaS-Based PlatformsAWSGoogle Cloud EnvironmentsElasticsearchLog MonitoringSelf Instruct Complex ConceptsMaintain Support/Task TicketsRespond to Support/Task TicketsCreate Internal Support DocumentationImprove Internal Support DocumentationCreate External Support DocumentationImprove External Support DocumentationUnderstanding Client NeedsUpdating Client Knowledge PortalAI-Native Support Practices Using LLMsAutomation Tools to Improve Ticket ResolutionAutomation Tools to Improve Knowledge RetrievalAutomation Tools to Improve Customer CommunicationAutomation Tools to Improve Operational EfficiencyFamiliarity Interacting With New ClientsFamiliarity Interacting With Existing ClientsPositive DemeanorApproachable DemeanorMaintaining Empathy in Client InteractionsGCPTechnical TroubleshootingSaaS PlatformsExceptional CommunicationOrganizedDetail OrientedProactiveTeam CollaborationTech Savvy

Qualifications

3-5 Years Software Support ExperienceExperience Providing Onboarding ServicesExperience Managing Support Ticket QueuesExperience Working With Offshore TeamsExperience Working Cross‑FunctionallyExperience in Data AnalysisExperience in Product DocumentationAbility to Work in Overlap With U.S. Time ZonesAbility to Provide Weekend SupportHybrid Schedule in Austin, TX

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
401(k) Match

Full job description

Who We Are

Ontic provides software that helps corporate and government security teams identify threats, assess risk, and respond faster to keep people and organizations safe. Its AI-powered Connected Intelligence Platform unifies security operations and data into a centralized system of record, enabling organizations to conduct risk assessments, protect against workplace violence, and manage threats and incidents more efficiently. Fortune 500 companies and federal agencies rely on Ontic to support security programs such as executive protection, threat intelligence, and corporate investigations. Learn more at ontic.ai or follow us on LinkedIn .

Who You Are

An intensely organized and detail oriented candidate with exceptional communication skills. Comfortable working proactively and as part of a team in a remote environment. Tech savvy, possessing a troubleshooting aptitude, along with the ability to grasp and self instruct on complex concepts.

You'll spend most of your time interacting directly with clients and ensuring that they have an amazing experience using the Ontic platform! Daily tasks include resolving incoming issues and proactively engaging users before an issue arises. This role will serve as the technical liaison between Success and Product, serving as the voice of the client to make our product better.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and respond to support/task tickets in Ontic's help desk system

  • Responsible for owning a wide variety of client requests from start to finish while ensuring key stakeholders are consistently updated with relevant information

  • Create and improve internal and external support documentation

  • Act as a liaison between clients and development, when necessary, to resolve difficult technical issues faced by our clients

  • Report on metrics related to client issues, themes, bug closure rate, and SLAs

  • Work cross-functionally with Client Success Managers, Product Managers, and development teams to deliver exceptional service, and ensure we are exceeding client expectations

  • Be a client-facing representative of Ontic and ensure professionalism, actively listening and understanding the needs of our clients, and ensuring a solution-oriented mindset

  • Assist in updating our client knowledge portal

Preferred Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of experience providing Software support and/or Onboarding services across various desktop and mobile operating systems in a fast paced, browser based platform SaaS organization

  • Expert at managing support ticket queues and responsible for driving client requests to a timely resolution

  • Knowledge of AI-native support practices using LLMs and automation tools to improve ticket resolution, knowledge retrieval, customer communication, and operational efficiency.

  • Familiarity interacting with new and existing clients and managing client data

  • Has the experience to demonstrate a positive and approachable demeanor while maintaining empathy in client interactions

  • Ability to work cross-functionally with other Ontic teams

  • Experience working with offshore teams

  • Experienced in data analysis and product documentation

  • Experience working with:

  • Help Desk ticketing systems (Freshdesk)

  • Issue tracking software (Jira)

  • CRM software (Salesforce)

  • Spreadsheet software (Excel, Google Sheets)

  • Office tools (G Suite, Zoom, Slack)

  • Bonus Points for knowledge/understanding of:

  • IT/Networking

  • HTML/web design

  • Database structure

  • Experience in technical troubleshooting on SaaS-based platforms, along with understanding of AWS and Google Cloud environments, would be a plus

  • Experience with Elastic search and log monitoring is a plus

This role is based out of our Austin, TX office and follows a hybrid schedule.

Work Schedule : Ability to work in overlap with U.S. time zones, including weekend support, while maintaining a 5-day shift-based schedule (Wednesday - Sunday)

Ontic Benefits & Perks

Competitive Salary

Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits

401k

Stock Options

HSA Contribution

Learning Stipend

Flexible PTO Policy

Quarterly company ME (mental escape) days

Generous Parental Leave policy

Home Office Stipend

Mobile Phone Reimbursement

Home Internet Reimbursement for Remote Employees

Anniversary & Milestone Celebrations

Ontic is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that celebrates diversity. We do not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors protected by applicable law.

All Ontic employees are expected to understand and adhere to all Ontic Security and Privacy related policies in order to protect Ontic data and our clients data.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Ontic we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Ontic prioritizes the full inclusion of qualified individuals, providing necessary accommodations for those with disabilities to perform essential job functions. If you need assistance during the application or interview process or job tasks, please contact us at [email protected] or call (512) 572-7400

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