Associate Technical Support Engineer - AUS

Our Mission & Values: At Drata, we help companies earn and keep the trust of their users, customers, partners, and prospects. We’re the proof layer that shows great companies deserve the trust they aim to build.

We live our values every day. Built on Trust means consistency is everything. Act with Integrity by always doing the right thing. Being Customer-Obsessed keeps the people we serve at the center of our work. Competitive Fire drives us to push ourselves harder than anyone else. Diversity brings unique perspectives that lead to better solutions. Automation First ensures we save time and money by making efficiency a priority.

Our Culture & Work Style 🚀

At Drata, we’re not just building software - we’re building a mindset. Everything we do springs from:

• Be a Driver (Owner‑Operator Mentality): Own your work. Improve relentlessly. Deliver results.

• Move at Drata Speed (Precision & Velocity): Fast decisions. Quick learning. Immediate impact.

• Stay Mission-Driven (Customer‑Obsessed): Challenge assumptions. Deliver value. Stay hungry.

If you thrive when you’re empowered, energized, and working with smart, mission-driven people, you’ll feel at home here.

Why Join The Drata Team?

The best way to understand the Driver’s Mindset is to see it in action. We’re an award-winning, mission-driven team of 600+ people worldwide, united by a culture that values trust, speed, and continuous growth.

• See the Speed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QidTdkGwKMY Watch our CEO, Adam Markowitz, discuss the hyper-growth journey, from $0 to $100M ARR in just four years

• Hear the Voice of the Team https://drata.com/about/life-at-drata: Explore our "Life at Drata" page for employee testimonials on our collaborative and the growth opportunities available.

• Experience the Impact https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7044563: See why we are consistently recognized on Fortune's Best Workplaces lists.

• Connect with Us on Socials: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/drata/posts/?feedView=all - follow us for company updates, employee stories, and career news.

Job Summary:

As an Associate Technical Support Engineer at Drata, you will be an integral part of our Customer Support team, providing first- and second-line technical support to users of the Drata platform. This entry-level role is ideal for individuals who have a passion for technology, problem-solving, and delivering excellent customer service.

You will work closely with experienced engineers and cross-functional teams—including Engineering, Product, and Customer Success—to assist customers in resolving technical issues, understanding platform functionality, and improving their experience. This is an excellent opportunity to build deep technical skills, grow your knowledge of SaaS infrastructure, and help customers succeed with Drata’s compliance automation platform.

Must be located in Australia and ability to work 4 pm - 12 am (PST).

What you'll do:

• Act as the primary interface for incoming support inquiries, assisting with the triage and resolution of standard technical challenges throughout the Drata ecosystem.

• Provide comprehensive support for Tier 1 and designated Tier 2 complexities by utilizing established operational guides and escalation frameworks.

• Analyze and remedy concerns regarding platform functionality, various integrations, and fundamental automation sequences alongside senior engineering mentorship.

• Route sophisticated technical hurdles to advanced engineers or internal partners, delivering detailed documentation, replication procedures, and pertinent background info.

• Manage support interactions involving REST APIs, identity management tools (Okta/Google), cloud providers (AWS/GCP/Azure), and secure authentication processes.

• Maintain professional and empathetic dialogue with our customers, ensuring they receive consistent status reports and transparent expectation management.

• Leverage internal platforms like Intercom and Jira to oversee ticket lifecycles and preserve meticulous administrative records.

• Develop content for the knowledge base, contributing to external help articles and internal procedural manuals to improve self-service resources.

• Perform technical validation and testing to replicate bugs reported by users, aiding in quality assurance efforts.

• Identify emerging support patterns or recurring friction points and communicate these strategic insights to the internal team.

• Collaborate across Product and Engineering departments to continuously refine your technical expertise and elevate the overall user journey.

What you'll bring:

• 2+ years of experience in customer support, technical support, system administration, or other customer-facing technical roles.

• Basic foundation in databases, including hands-on experience with database queries, management, and operations.

• Familiarity with web applications, APIs, and general software troubleshooting.

• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), identity providers (Okta, Google Workspace), or SaaS tools is a plus.

• Comfortable using ticketing and support platforms like Intercom, Jira, or similar systems.

• Familiarity with scripting or automation tools (e.g., Python, Bash).

• Experience working with REST APIs or developer tools.

• Basic command line knowledge (e.g., Linux/Unix navigation).

• Awareness of compliance, security, or audit-readiness concepts in a B2B SaaS environment.

• Ability to follow structured troubleshooting procedures and escalate issues appropriately.

• Clear verbal and written communication skills, with a focus on delivering customer-first solutions.

• Curiosity, a strong sense of ownership, and a desire to grow in a technical environment.

Nice to Have

• Prior exposure to the fields of compliance, information security, or B2B software delivery.

• Knowledge of cloud infrastructure or identity providers gained through academic study, specialized certifications, or internships.

• Background in drafting help center documentation or structured technical FAQs.

How we support you: At Drata, our people are our strongest advantage—and we prove it with support that exceeds industry standards. Our total rewards package is designed to power your well-being, accelerate your growth, and keep your work-life balance thriving.

Explore how we invest in your Life at Drata https://drata.com/about/life-at-drata?utm_source=chatgpt.com.

• Shared Success: We provide stock equity to ensure that as the company grows, you share directly in that success. Equity gives every employee a sense of ownership and the opportunity to celebrate our wins together—because your contributions don’t just support our progress; they help drive our collective success.

• Health & Wellness: Up to 100% employer-paid premiums for medical, employees and their dependents

• Financial Well-being: To support your retirement planning, our EOR offers a pension plan under which you contribute 5% of your basic earnings, and your employer contributes an additional 4%, helping you build a more secure financial future.

• Family Support: We want to support you in life's most important moments, so we offer a paid Parental Leave policy, after six months of employment. Employees also receive access to Kindbody fertility and family-building benefits and dedicated leave specialists who help guide you through the entire process.

• Growth & Development: Generous annual stipends for both professional and personal development, empowering you to invest in your continued growth. You’ll also have access to a wide range of internal learning opportunities, ensuring you can build new skills, deepen your expertise, and advance your career with confidence.

• Time Off & Flexibility: We believe that to do your best work, you should get the time you need for rest, rejuvenation and recovery. Drata offers a flexible vacation policy, paid holidays, and other perks to recharge.

This role will receive a competitive base salary, benefits, and stock, typically in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The compensation range for this role is AUD$69,700 - AUD$94,300.

A variety of factors are considered when determining someone’s leveling and compensation–including a candidate’s professional background and experience. This range may be modified in the future and final offer amounts may vary from the amounts listed above.