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# Senior Technical Support Engineer

- **Company:** Reed
- **Location:** Liverpool, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £32,000 - £38,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Application Firewall, Microsoft Azure, Backup Devices, Microsoft Online Services, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Monitoring of Systems, Hyper-V, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Windows Servers, Windows PowerShell, Azure Active Directory, Microsoft SharePoint, TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wireless Networks, Cloud Platform System, Computer Network Technologies, Software Troubleshooting, HybridCloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), Microsoft InTune, Deployment Automation, Vmware
- **Published:** November 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.cv-library.co.uk/job/225812153/Senior-Technical-Support-Engineer

## About the Role

* Minimum 3 years' experience in IT support, infrastructure or a similar technical environment.
 * Strong 2nd Line support experience with exposure to technical escalations.
 * Good knowledge of Windows Server and Active Directory.
 * Microsoft 365 administration experience.
 * Experience supporting Microsoft Entra ID and user/device management.
 * Solid networking knowledge including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs and VPNs.
 * Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
 * Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
 * Ability to prioritise workloads and take ownership of technical issues.
 * Full UK driving licence.

Desirable Experience

 * Microsoft Azure and hybrid infrastructure.
 * Intune and Autopilot.
 * Hyper-V and/or VMware.
 * Firewall administration.
 * Microsoft 365 security and compliance solutions.
 * PowerShell scripting and automation.
 * Backup and disaster recovery technologies.
 * Previous MSP experience.
 * Relevant Microsoft, networking or infrastructure certifications., You'll be a proactive and technically curious engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and delivering excellent customer service. Whether you're an experienced 2nd Line Engineer ready for the next step or already gaining 3rd Line exposure, you'll have a genuine desire to learn, take ownership and develop into a senior technical professional.

## Description

Working closely with senior technical leadership, you'll provide escalation support, resolve complex technical issues, and play a key role in maintaining and improving customer IT environments., * Act as an escalation point for support teams, owning complex incidents through to resolution.

 * Troubleshoot and support Windows Server, Microsoft 365, networking and cloud environments.
 * Administer Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Group Policy, DNS and DHCP.
 * Support Microsoft 365 services including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams and OneDrive.
 * Assist with Azure and hybrid cloud environments.
 * Support virtualisation platforms such as Hyper-V and VMware.
 * Troubleshoot firewalls, VPNs, switching and wireless networking solutions.
 * Maintain backup, security and monitoring systems.
 * Contribute to infrastructure upgrades, migrations and technology deployments.
 * Produce and maintain technical documentation.
 * Mentor junior engineers and share technical knowledge across the team.
 * Attend customer sites when required and build strong client relationships.