2nd / 3rd Line IT Engineer

Bristow Holland Tech Recruitment
Ipswich, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Compensation
£ 45K

Job location

Ipswich, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Active Directory
Azure
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
DNS
Identity and Access Management
Issue Tracking Systems
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Windows Server
Network Architecture
Azure
SharePoint
TCP/IP
Virtual Machines
Windows Desktop
Wi-Fi Technology
Firewalls (Computer Science)
Microsoft InTune
Information Technology

Job description

Bristow Holland is working with an established organisation with a strong presence in its market to recruit a 2nd / 3rd Line IT Engineer. This role suits an experienced support professional who enjoys technical problem-solving, taking ownership of escalated issues, and contributing to the stability and improvement of core IT systems.

You'll be a key technical resource within the IT team, supporting business-critical systems, leading on complex incidents, and working closely with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

The Role:

  • Act as a senior escalation point for 2nd and 3rd line support issues, ensuring timely and effective resolution
  • Troubleshoot complex desktop, application, and infrastructure-related issues across Windows 10/11 environments
  • Administer and support Active Directory and Entra ID (Azure AD), including GPOs, permissions, and access controls
  • Provide advanced support for Microsoft 365, including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive
  • Maintain and troubleshoot Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022), including patching, file services, and user access
  • Support and diagnose issues across network infrastructure, including switches, firewalls, VPNs, Wi-Fi, DNS, and DHCP
  • Work with Azure-based services, including Intune, Virtual Machines, and identity management
  • Liaise with third-party vendors and managed service providers where required
  • Contribute to IT projects such as system upgrades, migrations, and security improvements
  • Identify recurring issues and assist with problem management and service optimisation
  • Provide guidance and technical support to junior engineers when needed
  • Ensure tickets are logged, updated, and resolved in line with agreed SLAs
  • Produce and maintain technical documentation and support knowledge articles

Requirements

  • Proven experience in a 2nd or 3rd line IT support role
  • Strong knowledge of Windows Desktop, Microsoft 365, and Active Directory
  • Hands-on experience supporting Windows Server environments
  • Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, firewalls, switches)
  • Experience working with Azure / cloud-based technologies, including Entra ID and Intune
  • Confident troubleshooting skills with the ability to work independently on complex issues
  • Strong communication skills, comfortable engaging with both technical and non-technical users
  • Experience working with ticketing systems and managing competing priorities

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