3rd Line / Senior Support Engineer

Alecto Recruitment
Southampton, UK
3 months ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
3 years minimum
Compensation
£40,000.0 - £50,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing Hyper-V Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Microsoft Office Windows Servers Virtualization Technology Backup and Restore Firewalls (Computer Science) Information Technology Vmware

Job description

We’re partnering with a well established organisation in Hampshire that is looking for a 3rd Line Support Engineer to join their internal IT team.

This role will suit someone who enjoys a mix of BAU support and project work, with a strong focus on infrastructure and cloud technologies.

Responsibilities:

  • Acting as an escalation point for complex technical issues
  • Managing and maintaining servers, networks, and cloud platforms
  • Leading on small to medium IT projects
  • Supporting Azure and Microsoft 365 environments
  • Improving systems, performance, and security

Tech environment:

  • Azure / Office 365
  • Windows Server (2016/2019/2022)
  • Virtualisation (VMware / Hyper-V)
  • Networking (firewalls, switches, VPNs)
  • Backup & disaster recovery solutions

Requirements

Do you have experience in Virtualization?, * 4+ years’ experience in IT support/infrastructure

  • Strong all-round technical knowledge
  • Experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred)
  • Ability to take ownership of technical issues and projects

Benefits & conditions

  • £40,000-£50,000
  • Hybrid working (2-3 days from home)
  • Bonus scheme
  • 25-28 days holiday
  • Training and certification support
  • Clear progression into infrastructure/cloud roles

If this role isn’t quite right, but you’re working in IT Support and open to new opportunities, feel free to apply or get in touch.

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