Senior 3rd Line Support Engineer

ECS Recruitment Group
Shirley, UK
22 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Compensation
£35,000.0 - £37,500.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Active Directory Microsoft Azure Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Domain Name System (DNS) Hyper-V Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Virtual Desktops Networking Basics Citrix Systems Azure Active Directory TCP/IP
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Virtual Local Area Networks Virtualization Technology Windows Desktop Scripting Firewalls (Computer Science) Microsoft InTune Server Operating Systems & Platforms Vmware

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Senior 3rd Line Support Engineer to join a high-performing technical team based in Solihull. This is a true 3rd line position, where you’ll act as the final escalation point for complex technical issues. You’ll take ownership of incidents end-to-end, focusing on deep technical investigation, root cause analysis, and delivering long-term solutions-not just quick fixes. Working across modern on-prem, virtualised, and cloud environments, you’ll support a wide variety of technologies while also contributing to continuous improvement and mentoring junior engineers. What You’ll Be Doing

  • Acting as the technical escalation point for 1st and 2nd Line teams
  • Owning and resolving complex incidents and problems through to completion
  • Performing in-depth troubleshooting across infrastructure, cloud, and EUC environments
  • Conducting root cause analysis and implementing permanent fixes
  • Supporting users via tickets, phone, email, and remote sessions
  • Managing and prioritising workload in line with SLAs
  • Monitoring and responding to alerts from RMM tools
  • Maintaining clear and accurate documentation and knowledge articles
  • Identifying trends and driving service improvements
  • Supporting internal initiatives to improve tools, processes, and standards
  • Communicating effectively, translating technical detail into clear, business-friendly language

Requirements

You’ll be a confident and technically strong support professional who thrives on solving complex problems and taking ownership. Essential Experience

  • Proven background in a Senior / 3rd Line Support role (ideally within an MSP)
  • Windows desktop and server environments
  • Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, Intune, Entra ID / Azure AD)
  • Active Directory, Group Policy, and core infrastructure services
  • Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs)
  • Firewalls, switches, and general networking devices
  • Virtualisation (VMware, Hyper-V, or similar)
  • Microsoft Azure, including Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD/WVD)
  • Citrix environments Desirable

  • Exposure to security tools or security-focused troubleshooting
  • Scripting, automation, or Infrastructure as Code experience
  • Experience mentoring or supporting junior engineers

Benefits & conditions

  • 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 with service
  • A strong healthcare and wellbeing package, including private medical cover, discounted health plans, and virtual GP access
  • A comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and work-life balance
  • Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
  • Real opportunities for career progression and technical development
  • A collaborative environment where you can make a genuine impact Why Apply? This is a great opportunity for a seasoned 3rd Line Engineer who wants to:

  • Work on complex, meaningful technical challenges
  • Move beyond ticket resolution into true problem ownership
  • Influence service delivery and continuous improvement
  • Be part of a forward-thinking, supportive technical team ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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