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# Technical Support Operator - Remote

- **Company:** KnownHost LLC
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $29,120.0 - $41,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** PHP (Programming Language), Apache HTTP Server, Bash Shell, Databases, Control Panels, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Drupal, Perl (Programming Language), Internet Message Access Protocols, Python (Programming Language), Unix Shell, LiveChat, Simple Mail Transfer Protocols, MySQL, Post Office Protocol, Ruby on Rails, Web Hosting Services, WordPress, ZenCart, Transport Layer Security, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Software Troubleshooting, Magento, Iptables
- **Published:** June 15, 2026
- **Apply:** http://knownhost.theresumator.com/apply/jobs/details/17iHNvj361

## About the Role

You are our front line in the battle for exceptional customer experience at the 24/7/365 help desk.

Ideally, you have experienced terrible web hosting customer service and have vowed that will never happen on your watch!

You are responsible for seeing that our customers have excellent customer service by doing what you do every day -> exceeding customer expectations.

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU? Well, you should be customer focused, great under pressure, and ready to engage a problem with your superior analytic skills. Can you do several things at a time with amazing efficiency? Good! If you are a super ninja with web hosting applications and platforms -> we need to talk., Excellent written English. Technical Support Operators currently primarily provide support over email, but may occasionally be asked to pitch in with live chat and phone support.

Must be familiar with Linux shell (bash), Apache, PHP, MySQL, email (POP3/IMAP/SMTP), FTP, DNS, and other standard web hosting applications and protocols.

Must be able to work under pressure when bad stuff happens and get the job done.

Multi-tasking is a must. KnownHost has a lot going on, and multiple brands.

Must be able to ask customers for complete error message or derive the context of their problem if they provide insufficient information.

Must have working knowledge of one of the following control panels, cPanel/WHM, Plesk, and DirectAdmin is required.

Knowledge of PHP, Python, Perl, and Ruby on Rail a bonus.

Working Knowledge of Iptables firewalls (CSF, APF, etc.)

Common customer website apps, like Drupal, WordPress, MediaWiki, Magento, ZenCart, etc

MySQL commands for support or troubleshooting, like importing/dumping a database, simple SELECT statements or "SHOW PROCESSLIST"

## Description

MORE ABOUT THE POSITION. These will be your primary responsibilities in your daily goal to fight bad web hosting:

Hiring for day shift employees CST.
Provide customers support via our 24/7 helpdesk.
Troubleshooting email delivery issues
Troubleshooting cPanel, Plesk, and DirectAdmin related issues
Troubleshooting DNS, FTP, SSL, Apache, and other service-related issues.

Ensuring customer satisfaction

You must know Linux like your favorite cheeseburger and fries' combo! Here are your other amazing attributes:

Must be customer-focused, and willing to do whatever it takes to resolve customer issues. Going above and beyond is the standard at KnownHost. Our customer reviews reflect this.


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