2nd line Support Engineer

Wanstor Ltd
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate

Job location

Charing Cross, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Active Directory
User Authentication
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
Disaster Recovery
DNS
Hyper-V
Identity and Access Management
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Network Troubleshooting
Networking Basics
Routing
TCP/IP
Backup and Restore
Wi-Fi Technology
Cloud Platform System
Virtual Environment
Microsoft InTune
Deployment Automation
VMware

Job description

We are looking for a 2nd Line Support Engineer to join our Professional Services team. This is a hands-on role where you'll act as a key escalation point, working across a broad range of technologies to resolve complex issues, support live environments, and contribute to the successful delivery of projects. You'll be joining a team that prides itself on quality, pace and ownership, working closely with both internal teams and customers to deliver real outcomes., * Act as a key escalation point for Service Desk, resolving more complex 2nd line issues

  • Own incidents, service requests and changes through to resolution, ensuring clear communication with customers throughout
  • Support and maintain Microsoft 365 environments, including Exchange Online, identity, and access management
  • Troubleshoot mail flow, authentication (MFA), and connectivity issues across hybrid/cloud environments
  • Manage users, devices and policies across Active Directory and Entra ID
  • Deploy and support end-user devices using Intune, Autopilot and MDM solutions
  • Diagnose and resolve network issues across LAN, WAN and Wi-Fi environments (VPN, routing, switching)
  • Monitor and maintain customer environments, including backups and infrastructure health
  • Carry out restores and support disaster recovery scenarios when required
  • Contribute to customer projects such as migrations, upgrades and new site setups
  • Work closely with 3rd line and project teams to deliver changes and improvements
  • Produce clear documentation for fixes, changes and deployments

Requirements

  • Experience in a 2nd line (or strong 1st line stepping up) role within an MSP or fast-paced support environment
  • Solid troubleshooting skills across Windows environments and Microsoft 365
  • Experience with:
  • Exchange Online / mail flow
  • Active Directory & Entra ID
  • Intune / Autopilot / MDM
  • Good understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs)
  • Experience supporting endpoints (Windows 10/11) and user environments
  • Exposure to backup technologies and restore processes
  • Familiarity with virtual environments (e.g. VMware or Hyper-V)
  • Understanding of ITIL principles (incident, change, problem management)
  • Awareness of security best practices (e.g. Cyber Essentials)

Benefits & conditions

Generous Time Off: Enjoy 24 days of annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year up to 28 days, plus Bank Holidays. Continuous Learning: Participate in regular lunch and learn sessions with both internal and external speakers. Volunteer Opportunities: Contribute to your community with 2 paid volunteer days each year. Team Spirit: Join a friendly team and engage in various social events organised throughout the year.

About the company

Wanstor is an award-winning IT Solutions Company celebrating its 22nd year in business. The company has grown year on year and now has a team of over 240 staff. With IT Support Offices in central London and regional field-based IT Support, we are well placed to meet our customers' needs for a quick response. We provide a range of hosted and deployed services for customers small and large. Our hosted solutions include hosted Email (Hosted Exchange), Hosted online back-up, Hosted Desktop, and Hosted Network Monitoring. Wanstor provides a full support service which includes a 24-hour helpdesk, network monitoring and on-site support. Wanstor's clients provide a wide variety of fascinating opportunities for motivated technical staff. We employ service-oriented technical experts to work within our service team delivering a variety of hosted and deployed solutions. We are a growing company with dedicated teams managing networks, storage and colocation. Our customers are some of the biggest brand names in the UK, and our consultants are some of the most skilled networking experts in the country. As a service-centric organisation, we see people as our best competitive advantage as we strive to provide unsurpassed service to our customers. We expect a lot but at the same time are extremely supportive as we look to help realise each person's potential in building a successful career with Wanstor. Core Values We align ourselves to a core set of values & behaviours: * For the changemakers For those who aren't afraid to push boundaries and challenge the norm. Always one step ahead, we're here to ignite innovation and propel businesses forward. We know that when tech runs flawlessly, everything else follows suit - giving our customers the space to pursue their next bold idea. * For the go-getters We're driven to stay curious and meet each challenge head-on, crafting future-proof solutions that empower others. We analyse, critique, and execute with precision, knowing excellence lies in the details and true support means always showing up. Our track record reflects a commitment to real, lasting results that let charities care, cafés pour, and cities grow. For those who drive forward and make good on every promise, we're here. * For the straight talkers

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