2nd / 3rd Line IT Support Engineer

Bristow Holland is working with an established organisation with a strong presence in its market to recruit a 2nd / 3rd Line IT Support Engineer. This role suits an experienced support professional who enjoys technical problem-solving, taking ownership of escalated issues, and contributing to the stability and improvement of core IT systems.

You’ll be a key technical resource within the IT team, supporting business-critical systems, leading on complex incidents, and working closely with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

The Role:
  • Act as a senior escalation point for 2nd and 3rd line support issues, ensuring timely and effective resolution
  • Troubleshoot complex desktop, application, and infrastructure-related issues across Windows 10/11 environments
  • Administer and support Active Directory and Entra ID (Azure AD), including GPOs, permissions, and access controls
  • Provide advanced support for Microsoft 365, including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive
  • Maintain and troubleshoot Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022), including patching, file services, and user access
  • Support and diagnose issues across network infrastructure, including switches, firewalls, VPNs, Wi-Fi, DNS, and DHCP
  • Work with Azure-based services, including Intune, Virtual Machines, and identity management
  • Liaise with third-party vendors and managed service providers where required
  • Contribute to IT projects such as system upgrades, migrations, and security improvements
  • Identify recurring issues and assist with problem management and service optimisation
  • Provide guidance and technical support to junior engineers when needed
  • Ensure tickets are logged, updated, and resolved in line with agreed SLAs
  • Produce and maintain technical documentation and support knowledge articles
Key Skills:
  • Proven experience in a 2nd or 3rd line IT support role
  • Strong knowledge of Windows Desktop, Microsoft 365, and Active Directory
  • Hands-on experience supporting Windows Server environments
  • Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, firewalls, switches)
  • Experience working with Azure / cloud-based technologies, including Entra ID and Intune
  • Confident troubleshooting skills with the ability to work independently on complex issues
  • Strong communication skills, comfortable engaging with both technical and non-technical users
  • Experience working with ticketing systems and managing competing priorities

Job Details

Company
Bristow Holland
Location
Ipswich, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£35,000 - £45,000 per annum
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