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2nd Line Support Engineer
Salary: £35,000
Location: Northwich - Hybrid (3 days in office)
A growing and expanding MSP are looking for a 2nd Line Support Engineer to join the team. You will be delivering exceptional technical support across a range of modern IT environments for our VIP clients. You'll be at the forefront of resolving IT issues and ensuring robust infrastructure performance, particularly across networking and cloud-based systems like Microsoft Azure.
Responsibilities:
- Provide 2nd line technical support to clients, addressing issues related to hardware, network infrastructure, and cloud environments (Azure).
- Diagnose and troubleshoot complex IT and network issues, escalating to 3rd line support when necessary.
- Support Azure-related tasks including resource monitoring, user management, patching and troubleshooting connectivity or identity issues.
- Collaborate with other support engineers to resolve incidents in a timely and efficient manner.
- Install, configure, and maintain network equipment (e.g., switches, routers, firewalls), as well as servers and end-user systems.
- Ensure compliance with IT policies, procedures, and security protocols, including network and cloud security standards.
- Document support processes and resolutions for future reference.
- Provide regular progress updates to customers, ensuring clear communication throughout the support lifecycle.
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a 2nd Line Support Engineer or similar role in a professional IT environment.
- Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and routing/switching.
- Hands-on experience with Cisco networking equipment and command-line configuration is highly desirable.
- Experience supporting or administering Microsoft Azure (e.g., virtual machines, storage, Active Directory, networking, security groups).
- Experience in a Support/ Service/ Helpdesk environment with exposure to SLA-based ticketing systems.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a high-performing support team.
Preferred Certifications:
- Cisco CCNA / CCNP
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
Benefits:
- Free Certifications
- Life Assurance
- Health Insurance