2nd Line Support Engineer

We are seeking a 2nd Line Support Engineer to join our dynamic team and provide exceptional technical support to a global client base. This role offers the opportunity to transition from traditional IT solutions to advanced cloud and security technologies. The successful candidate will have an excellent base of experience and knowledge with traditional Microsoft technologies such as Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy and Microsoft 365 and experience managing Azure resources.

The successful candidate will then work with the latest Microsoft services, developing expertise in areas such as:

• Azure Cloud & Virtual Desktops
• Microsoft Sentinel
• Microsoft Defender for Cloud
• Privileged Identity Management
• Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

This position involves operating in a fast-paced MSP environment to ensure the availability, performance, and security of customers' cloud workloads., * Provide high-quality support for incidents and service requests raised through our Service Desk, working with technologies such as Active Directory, Entra DS, Group Policy, InTune, Exchange Online, Windows Server, and Remote Desktop Services/Azure Virtual Desktop.

• Respond to monitoring alerts for Microsoft Azure IaaS/PaaS/SaaS services, network connectivity, and Microsoft 365 services to proactively address potential issues.
• Investigate and resolve security alerts for Microsoft 365 users and Azure workloads, addressing concerns like user account security, suspicious activity, antivirus alerts, and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) notifications.
• Review, install, and test security and application updates, leveraging automation to maintain and improve customer environments.
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to implement migrations and deliver solutions tailored to customer requirements.
• Maintain regular communication with customers via Service Desk tools, email and Teams meetings.

Working Arrangements

• Hybrid working model: 2 days remote, 3 days in the Bromsgrove office.
• All necessary equipment for home working will be provided.
• Shift pattern includes:
• Week 1: 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM
• Week 2: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
• Week 3: 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM
• Week 4: 1:30 PM to 10:00 PM
• On-call responsibilities (paid per rotation) and occasional out-of-hours work (incl. paid overtime).

• Proficiency in traditional Microsoft Windows Server solutions, including:
• Active Directory and Group Policy
• File and Print services
• Remote Desktop Services
• PowerShell scripting (other scripting languages (bash, Python, etc.) would also be beneficial)
• Fundamental knowledge of TCP/IP networking, VPNs, and network connectivity.
• Experience administering Microsoft 365 services (Email, OneDrive, Teams, SharePoint).
• Experience in administering Entra DS (standalone and hybrid)
• Experience in administering Azure Virtual Desktop, Azure vNets & Azure Storage Accounts
• Understanding of IT security practices and tools (e.g.: Antivirus, Email Filtering, Web Filtering, RBAC).

Required Experience

• Previous experience within a 2nd Line Role is extremely desirable
• Active Microsoft Azure & 365 certifications are extremely desirable.
• Previous experience within an MSP environment is preferred
• Active Directory: 3 years
• Microsoft Windows Server: 3 years
• IP networking: 2 years
• Azure resource and infrastructure (VMs, vNets, Storage Accounts, etc.) administration: 1 year
• Entra DS Administration: 3 years
• Microsoft 365 administration: 3 years, * 2nd Line IT Support
• Active Directory
• Azure Active Directory
• Azure AD Conditional Access
• Azure and AWS Cloud Platforms
• Managed Service Provider (MSP) Experience
• Microsoft Defender for Cloud
• Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
• Remote Desktop Support

"At Klipboard we've introduced a flexible hybrid work policy, where employees spend three days in the office and two days working from home. This approach promotes a balanced work environment that combines office collaboration with the comfort and convenience of remote work." Klipboard provides specialist software, services and support to deliver fully integrated trading and business management solutions to companies in the distributive trade - wherever they are in the world. With a unique depth of knowledge and experience in ERP/SaaS solutions, Klipboard has a wide range of clients includes wholesalers, distributors, merchants and retailers from small traders to multinational enterprises. Klipboard has offices in the UK, Ireland, The Netherlands, South Africa, Kenya and North America. Our mission is simple: to design and deliver high performance, integrated ERP solutions that enable our distributive trade customers to source effectively, stock efficiently, sell profitably and service competitively