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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # 3rd Line Project Engineer - **Company:** IMT Resourcing Solutions - **Location:** Bromsgrove, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £40,000.0 - £45,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Link Aggregation (Ethernet), Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Backup Devices, CompTIA Network+, System Configuration, Disaster Recovery, Trunking, Hyper-V, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Windows Servers, Network Diagrams, Routing, PCI Data Security Standards, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtualization Technology, Wireless Networks, Computer Network Technologies, Firewalls (Computer Science), Patch Management, Vulnerability Analysis, Vmware - **Published:** September 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/3rd-line-project-engineer/57341942 ## About the Role * 5+ years' experience within an MSP environment, ideally as a Project Engineer or 3rd Line Engineer with significant project responsibilities * Strong hands-on networking knowledge covering switching, routing, VLANs, trunking, LACP and STP * Experience configuring commercial firewalls, ideally WatchGuard and/or Meraki * Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory / Entra ID and virtualisation * Experience delivering Microsoft 365 and Azure projects * Practical experience with VPNs, wireless networking and backup / disaster recovery * Strong customer-facing and technical consultancy skills * Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to customer sites when required CompTIA Network+, Microsoft and relevant networking or firewall certifications would be advantageous, although practical MSP experience and a strong service-focused approach are the priority. The ideal candidate will be comfortable taking ownership of technical projects, communicating directly with customers and working across multiple technologies in a fast-moving MSP environment. ## Description Our client, a growing MSP, is hiring an experienced Project Engineer to scope, design and deliver a broad range of infrastructure, cloud, networking and security projects. This is a hands-on technical role offering plenty of ownership. You'll work directly with customers, taking projects from initial consultation and technical scoping through to implementation and handover. What you'll do * Scope, design and deliver infrastructure and cloud projects for a varied customer base * Deploy Windows Server, Active Directory / Entra ID, Hyper-V / VMware and backup & DR solutions * Deliver Microsoft 365 and Azure projects, including migrations and infrastructure improvements * Configure switches, firewalls, VPNs, VLANs and wireless networks * Implement endpoint protection, patch management and DLP solutions * Support security assessments including Cyber Essentials, PCI-DSS and vulnerability assessments * Provide technical consultancy, clearly explaining solutions, options and trade-offs to customers * Work with account managers to define project scope, timelines, deliverables and quotations * Produce accurate technical documentation, including network diagrams and configuration notes * Attend customer sites for installations and complex technical work where required You'll work closely with customers, account managers and technical colleagues to ensure projects are well scoped, delivered effectively and aligned with customer requirements. ## Related Videos - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Migrating half a million users to a new payment service provider](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/730-migrating-half-a-million-users-to-a-new-payment-service-provider) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) ## Related Articles - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries)