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.