2nd Line Support Engineer - Remote

2nd Line IT Engineer – Remote (MSP Environment, Occasional Travel)

Location: Fully Remote (occasional travel to client sites across London, Surrey & Hampshire)

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

The Opportunity

Join a long-established Managed Service Provider with over two decades of experience delivering top-tier IT support, cloud solutions, and infrastructure services across the UK. We’re looking for a 2nd Line IT Engineer who thrives on technical challenges, enjoys solving problems, and takes pride in providing exceptional customer service.

You’ll act as an escalation point for 1st and 2nd line issues, tackle a variety of on-prem and cloud-based environments, and contribute to exciting infrastructure projects and rollouts.

If you’re looking for variety, autonomy, and the chance to work with cutting-edge tech while being part of a close-knit remote team — this is the role for you.

What You’ll Be Doing
  • Providing advanced remote and occasional on-site support to SME clients.
  • Acting as an escalation point for complex technical issues from other support tiers.
  • Supporting, configuring, and maintaining Windows Server & Desktop environments.
  • Managing Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and TCP/IP networking.
  • Handling SSL certificates and Citrix environments (Virtual Apps, Desktops, and ADCs).
  • Working with virtualisation platforms (Hyper-V, failover clusters, MCS, golden images).
  • Administering firewalls (Cisco preferred), SAN/storage arrays, and backup systems.
  • Participating in project work including migrations, rollouts, and infrastructure upgrades.
What You’ll Bring
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • Strong Windows OS, Server, and AD administration experience.
  • Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, DNS).
  • Experience with virtualisation and storage solutions (Hyper-V, SAN, RAID).
  • Knowledge of Citrix (ADC, VPX, Gateways, Load Balancing) a definite plus.
  • Familiarity with System Centre, RDS, and backup/recovery tools.
  • A self-starter attitude with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Why You’ll Love It
  • Fully remote role with flexibility and trust.
  • Exposure to diverse technologies and client environments.
  • Supportive, collaborative MSP culture with experienced colleagues.
  • Opportunities for career growth and technical development.

Ready to bring your expertise to a fast-paced MSP that values skill, initiative, and teamwork?

Apply now and join a team that’s been powering UK businesses for over 20 years.

Company
Xact Placements Limited
Location
Surrey, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£34,000 - £36,000 per annum
Posted
Company
Xact Placements Limited
Location
Surrey, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£34,000 - £36,000 per annum
Posted