1st Line Engineer

Sterling Bridge Limited
7 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Junior
Compensation
£ 28K

Job location

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Active Directory
Azure
Cloud Computing
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
DNS
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Virtualization Technology
Cloud Platform System
Firewalls (Computer Science)

Job description

You'll be joining a high-energy, highly skilled technical team, supporting a wide range of clients and technologies while getting hands-on exposure to Microsoft 365, Azure, networking, virtualisation and modern cloud tools. If you want to join an MSP that invests heavily in your progression and gives you a clear roadmap to senior engineering - this is the one.

Requirements

We're working with one of Portsmouth's most forward-thinking MSPs, known for developing young engineers into fully-fledged 2nd Line, 3rd Line, Infrastructure, Cloud & Cyber specialists. They're now looking for a driven 1st Line Engineer who's hungry to learn, eager to grow, and ready to take their IT career to the next level., * 1 year MSP experience OR a completed MSP apprenticeship (ideal)

  • Strong knowledge of Windows 10/11, Microsoft 365 & Active Directory
  • Basic understanding of networking - DNS, DHCP, VPNs, firewalls
  • Confident troubleshooting hardware, software, and cloud systems
  • Motivated, hardworking, and eager to grow into 2nd Line roles

Benefits & conditions

  • £26,000 - £28,000 Salary
  • Work for one of Portsmouth's top MSPs
  • Fast progression path to 2nd Line (often within 6-12 months)
  • Exposure to Azure, M365, virtualisation & modern infrastructure
  • Paid certifications & training - Microsoft, Azure, Cyber & more
  • Private Medical Cover & Sick Pay
  • 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
  • Regular team socials, events, and knowledge-sharing sessions
  • A supportive team that will genuinely invest in your development

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