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# 3rd Line Engineer

- **Company:** Sterling Bridge Limited
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** £45,000.0 - £47,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Windows Servers, Routing, Virtualization Technology, Software Troubleshooting, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Cloud Migration
- **Published:** August 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/3rd-line-engineer/sterling-bridge-limited-job107870855

## About the Role

* Strong experience working in a 3rd Line IT Support / Infrastructure role
 * Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, Windows Server & Active Directory
 * Experience supporting Azure and cloud-based technologies
 * Strong networking knowledge including DNS, DHCP, VPNs, switching, routing and firewalls
 * Experience with virtualisation and hybrid infrastructure environments
 * Strong troubleshooting and technical escalation experience
 * Experience delivering or supporting IT infrastructure projects
 * Excellent communication and customer-facing skills
 * MSP experience is highly desirable
 * Education / School MSP experience would be highly advantageous

## Description

We're partnered with a well-established MSP specialising in supporting schools and education organisations, providing a broad range of modern IT, infrastructure, cloud, and technology services. Due to continued growth, they're now looking for an experienced 3rd Line Engineer to join their technical team., This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer who enjoys working across complex technical environments and wants genuine exposure to infrastructure projects rather than being limited to traditional support. You'll act as a senior escalation point, working across customer environments while helping deliver infrastructure improvements and technical solutions.

You'll gain hands-on exposure to a hybrid technology stack, working across Microsoft 365, Azure, Windows Server, networking, virtualisation, security, and modern cloud technologies. You'll also be involved in project delivery, infrastructure upgrades, cloud migrations, and technical troubleshooting, giving you plenty of variety in your day-to-day work.

The role also offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced engineers and customers, developing your technical and consultancy skills while building towards more senior infrastructure and project-focused positions., * Exposure to Cloud Infrastructure, Microsoft 365, Azure and hybrid technologies

 * Hands-on involvement in infrastructure upgrades, cloud projects and technology deployments
 * Opportunity to work across a diverse range of school and education environments
 * Clear progression into Senior Infrastructure, Cloud, Projects or Technical Consultancy roles
 * Ongoing technical training and certification opportunities
 * Work alongside experienced infrastructure and technical specialists
 * Modern and varied technology environment
 * 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays


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