2nd Line Support Engineer

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Negotiable

Permanent

Description

Job Title: 2nd/3rd Line Engineer
Location: Lancaster (full-time onsite)
Industry: Managed Service Provider
Salary: Up to £35k per annum (DOE)

About Us

We are a fast-growing Managed Service Provider (MSP) based in Lancaster, delivering expert IT support and strategic consultancy to a diverse range of clients across the North West and beyond. Our mission is to provide reliable, proactive, and future-proof IT solutions that empower our clients to focus on what they do best.

Role Overview

We are looking for a skilled and motivated 2nd/3rd Line IT Support Engineer to join our team. This is a key technical role that involves handling escalated support queries, managing complex IT issues, assisting with project delivery, and contributing to continuous improvement of our support processes.

You will work closely with our service desk and projects team, providing high-quality support both remotely and on-site.

Key Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and resolve complex 2nd/3rd line issues across a range of technologies, including servers, networking, and cloud platforms.
Escalation point for 1st/2nd line engineers and direct liaison with clients for high-priority incidents.
Configure, deploy, and maintain hardware and software solutions (workstations, servers, firewalls, etc.).
Lead or assist in delivering IT infrastructure projects (e.g., server migrations, Office 365 deployments, network upgrades).
Monitor system performance and proactively address potential issues.
Maintain clear documentation for client environments and internal knowledge base.
Support and contribute to internal training and mentoring of junior staff.
Ensure compliance with security best practices and company standards.
Provide on-call or out-of-hours support on a rota basis, when required.

Required Skills & Experience

Proven experience in a 2nd or 3rd line support role, ideally within an MSP environment.
Strong knowledge of Windows Server (2016/2019/2022), Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS/DHCP.
Experience with Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, Intune, Azure AD).
Virtualisation (Hyper-V and/or VMware).
Networking (TCP/IP, VLANs, firewalls, VPNs, switches, routers).
Backup and disaster recovery solutions (e.g., Veeam, Datto, Acronis).
Familiarity with RMM tools, PSA systems (e.g., ConnectWise, Autotask), and ticketing platforms.
Excellent troubleshooting and customer service skills.
Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle (travel to client sites may be required).

Desirable Qualifications

Microsoft certifications (e.g., MS-100, AZ-104, MCSA/MCSE)
CompTIA Network+ / Security+
ITIL FoundationIn Technology Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
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