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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Third Line Analyst - **Company:** East of England Co-op - **Location:** Ipswich, UK - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** £33,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Active Directory, Command-Line Interface, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Monitoring of Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Windows Servers, Routing, Windows PowerShell, Azure Active Directory, Software Deployment, SQL Databases, Virtualization Technology, Scripting, Information Technology, Patch Management, Network Server - **Published:** July 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5814988857 ## About the Role * Proven experience supporting IT at a 2nd/3rd line level. * Strong technical expertise in infrastructure, servers, networking, and security. * Solid understanding of cyber security principles and best practices. * Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose complex technical issues. * Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. * Flexibility to support out-of-hours (any time day or night) incidents on a 4-week rota basis. Desirable: * Knowledge of SaaS, hosting, or cloud computing. * Experience with scripting tools such as PowerShell, SQL, Linux or command-line interfaces. * Full clean driving licence. Technical Strengths: * Active Directory, Azure AD, Group Policy, Windows Server * Virtualisation, SAN, enterprise backup * Patch management, software deployment * DNS, routing, VPN, MDR AV, next-gen firewalls, IT security, email security ## Description In this key role, you'll act as the final escalation point for advanced technical incidents, ensuring our systems remain secure, stable, and high performing.From diagnosing critical issues to implementing new technologies, you'll play a major part in strengthening our IT infrastructure and supporting colleagues across the business. Based at our Wherstead Park office, with hybrid working available, you'll work collaboratively with Service Desk, 2nd Line teams, and project stakeholders to keep our technology running smoothly and efficiently. If you're analytical, solutions-focused, and passionate about delivering excellent IT service, we'd love to hear from you. Want to know more? Take a look at our job description attached to the bottom of this webpage. Our working patterns are non-contractual.Any advertised working pattern represents the normal working pattern for the role at time of advertisement and may be subject to change. 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