2nd Line Support Engineer

Salary: £32K - £35K

Role Type: Permanent

Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where no two days are the same? We're looking for an experienced 2nd Line IT Support Engineer to deliver exceptional Tier 1 and Tier 2 support directly to our clients.

Our client is a growing Managed Service Provider, seeking a skilled IT Support Engineer with proven 2nd Line support experience to join their dynamic technical team. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer passionate about delivering high-quality support across diverse client environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver professional Tier 1 and Tier 2 technical support, resolving end-user queries via remote tools or on-site visits
• Take full ownership of incidents and service requests, ensuring resolution within defined SLAs
• Manage an active ticket queue, documenting troubleshooting steps, updates, and current statuses
• Maintain accurate client documentation through established change processes
• Create and update internal knowledge base articles to support both engineering teams and clients
• Assess client IT systems and recommend performance or security improvements
• Proactively manage and maintain client systems including Microsoft Exchange, Active Directory, cloud storage, disaster recovery, and VoIP platforms
• Advise clients on hardware solutions including laptops, Wi-Fi access points, storage devices and more
• Liaise with third-party vendors to escalate and resolve hardware/software issues
• Install, configure and repair hardware, software, and peripheral equipment in line with specifications
• Maintain and upgrade networking hardware, including installing new units and implementing required modifications
• Research emerging technologies and contribute to client infrastructure upgrades
• Provide technical guidance to clients to enhance system performance and IT strategy
• Assist with project-related work including design, implementation, and testing

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong knowledge of Windows 10/11 and macOS
• Hands-on experience with LAN/WAN/Wi-Fi networking, including troubleshooting and configuration Solid understanding of Windows Server 2012/2016/2019, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, DFS, Hyper-V, ADFS, and FAP
• Knowledge of PC setup, TCP/IP networking and system configuration
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Office 365, Google Workspace, AWS or Azure
• Ability to troubleshoot client-side apps (e.g. Microsoft Office)
• Advanced problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, with confidence speaking to users at all levels

Please click ‘APPLY NOW’, or call the WSR Team at 01908 616184 for more info. We appreciate the time and effort invested in your application. While we strive to respond to all applicants promptly, we kindly ask for your understanding in case of delays. If you do not hear from us within 10 days of submitting your application, please assume that, unfortunately, you have not been successful this time. We will however keep your CV on file and review your suitability against any other vacancies we may have available.