3rd Line Support Engineer

We are seeking an experienced 3rd Line Support Engineer to join a growing Managed Services team. This is a senior technical role where you will act as the final escalation point for complex technical issues, delivering expert troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and long-term solutions across a diverse customer base.

Working within a fast-paced MSP environment, you will support modern on-premises, virtualised, and cloud infrastructures while contributing to service improvements, mentoring junior engineers, and enhancing operational standards.

Key responsibilities:

  • Act as the technical escalation point for 1st and 2nd Line Support Engineers
  • Take ownership of complex incidents and problems through to resolution
  • Provide advanced support via ticketing systems, telephone, email, and remote access tools
  • Perform in-depth troubleshooting across infrastructure, cloud, and end-user computing environments
  • Conduct root cause analysis and implement permanent solutions
  • Manage and prioritise multiple technical issues while adhering to SLAs
  • Monitor and respond to alerts generated by remote monitoring and management tools
  • Maintain accurate technical documentation, knowledge base articles, and customer records
  • Identify opportunities to reduce recurring incidents and improve service delivery
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives across processes, tools, and technical standards
  • Communicate effectively with customers, translating technical concepts into clear business language
  • Mentor and support junior members of the technical team

Essential:

  • Proven experience in a Senior Support Engineer or 3rd Line Support role
  • Strong knowledge of Windows Desktop and Windows Server operating systems
  • Microsoft 365 administration including Exchange Online, Intune, and Entra ID (Azure AD)
  • Active Directory, Group Policy, and core Microsoft infrastructure services
  • Networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and VPN technologies
  • Experience with firewalls, switches, and network infrastructure devices
  • Virtualisation technologies such as VMware, Hyper-V, or similar
  • Microsoft Azure administration, including Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD/WVD)
  • Citrix environments and troubleshooting

Desirable:

  • Experience with cybersecurity tools and security-focused troubleshooting
  • Scripting, automation, or Infrastructure as Code exposure
  • Previous mentoring or coaching experience

Benefits:

  • Starting annual leave entitlement of 25 days, increasing with service up to 28 days
  • Private medical insurance
  • Discounted healthcare plans
  • Virtual GP access
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Eye care scheme
  • Health and wellbeing support programmes
  • Dedicated wellbeing resources and support
  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
  • Career progression within a growing technology organisation

Please feel free to apply if you meet the criteria.

Job Details

Company
vertex-it-solutions
Location
Solihull, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£37,500 per annum
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