2nd/3rd Line Infrastructure Engineer
2nd/3rd Line Infrastructure Engineer
What’s in it for you?
Broad infrastructure exposure | Work alongside senior engineers | Involvement in projects and improvements | Develop cloud, networking and security skills | Structured, enterprise IT environment
Must have’s
- Minimum 4+ years’ experience in a 2nd Line (or above) support environment
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
- Good knowledge of server administration, networking and Microsoft cloud platforms
- Experience with virtualisation (VMware or Hyper-V)
- Understanding of security fundamentals (patching, endpoint protection, access control)
- Experience working within ITIL-style processes (incident, request, change management)
- Ability to communicate technical issues to non-technical users
Nice to have’s
- Experience with Microsoft Azure, Defender, Entra ID, Intune, Exchange Online, SharePoint
- Exposure to Fortinet (FortiGate, FortiSwitch, FortiAP etc.)
- Experience with Veeam Backup & Replication
- Knowledge of Linux, SQL or automation tools
- Experience with HaloITSM, NinjaOne or Confluence
- Relevant certifications (Microsoft, VMware, CompTIA etc.)
So what will you be doing?
Infrastructure Operations
- Supporting day-to-day IT infrastructure including servers, storage, networking and cloud platforms
- Performing system health checks and reporting issues
- Carrying out approved configuration changes and maintenance
Service Requests & Incident Management
- Acting as an escalation point for complex service desk tickets
- Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues
- Escalating recurring or design-level issues with clear documentation
Security & Compliance
- Applying patching, security configurations and access controls
- Supporting compliance frameworks including ISO 27001, GDPR and Cyber Essentials
- Assisting with audit preparation and documentation
Network Support
- Supporting LAN, WAN and Wi-Fi environments
- Assisting with configuration of switches, firewalls and network devices
- Monitoring performance and highlighting capacity or reliability concerns
Cloud & Virtualisation
- Supporting Azure and virtual environments under senior guidance
- Provisioning systems using approved build standards
- Monitoring utilisation and identifying optimisation opportunities
Disaster Recovery & Backups
- Supporting backup systems and disaster recovery solutions
- Participating in failover testing and documenting results
- Escalating risks or failures
Collaboration & Vendors
- Working with internal teams and global IT functions
- Supporting vendor interactions and providing technical input
- Assisting with procurement and third-party support coordination
Hardware, Software & Documentation
- Installing and maintaining hardware and software
- Ensuring systems are patched and up to date
- Maintaining documentation, knowledge base articles and procedures
Continuous Improvement
- Identifying opportunities for improvement and automation
- Staying up to date with new technologies and best practices
Helpful extras
- Opportunity to contribute to infrastructure projects (implementation, testing, documentation)
- Exposure to a wide range of technologies including:
- Azure, VMware ESXi, Active Directory, DNS, Fortinet, Veeam, Windows Server & Windows 11
- Ideal for someone looking to grow further into infrastructure and cloud engineering
- Collaborative, structured IT environment with global interaction
Interested? Send your CV to Ellie at i2i Recruitment today! Our mission of ‘Making Recruitment
Personal’ also means making recruitment fair. As a result, we are committed to reviewing every application with a sense of diversity and inclusion. We strive to personally connect with each applicant, but due to the number of applications we receive, this is not always possible. We will still aim to update you on your application, regardless of if it’s successful.