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# 2nd Line Support Engineer

- **Company:** Ofwat - https://www.ofwat.gov.uk
- **Location:** Birmingham, United Kingdom (Remote available)
- **Salary:** £29,000 - £30,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Business Software, Collaborative Software, Identity and Access Management, Information Technology Operations, Azure Active Directory, Microsoft SharePoint, Software Deployment, Microsoft InTune, Microsoft Onedrive, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Deployment Automation
- **Published:** November 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.cv-library.co.uk/job/225818991/2nd-line-support-engineer

## About the Role

Below are some of the key essential experience, skills & knowledge required for this post:

 1. Lead criteria 1: Proven experience providing 2nd line IT support within a Microsoft-based environment, including incident resolution, service requests and end-user support.
 2. Lead criteria 2: Good knowledge of Microsoft 365 administration and support, including Exchange Online, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint and Microsoft Intune.
 3. Proficiency in Windows 11 administration, troubleshooting and end-user device support.
 4. Good problem-solving, communication and customer service skills, with the ability to explain technical issues to non-technical users.
 5. Experience supporting device management technologies, including Microsoft Intune, Windows Autopilot, application deployment and MDM, with an understanding of endpoint security, device compliance and cybersecurity best practices.
 6. Experience supporting identity and access management solutions, including Microsoft Entra ID and Conditional Access.
 7. Experience working within an ITIL-aligned support environment, managing incidents, requests and service levels.

***Ofwat is recognised as an Official Sensitive department, and a Security Check (SC) is a requirement for this role. Applicants are normally expected to have been resident in the UK for the last five years to meet the standard residency requirements for SC clearance. Successful candidates must obtain SC clearance to a standard satisfactory to Ofwat within the first six months of employment.***

## Description

The 2nd Line Support Engineer will be working for the Head of IT Operations and within the Corporate Enablers Directorate. Our CE directorate is collective of five vital functions that provide support to all teams across Ofwat. Consisting of IT, HR, Finance, Procurement and Facilities, our Corporate Enabler teams help to enable Ofwat to be a high performing, great place to be that is effective, efficient and continually improving. They also ensure that we have the right capabilities, tools and culture to deliver for customers, society and the environment.

This role is responsible for delivering 2nd line IT support, resolving technical issues and service requests related to Microsoft 365, end-user computing, identity services, collaboration tools and business applications. The post holder will support the day-to-day operational management of IT services, providing troubleshooting, root cause analysis and user assistance to ensure a seamless end-user experience. You will contribute to service stability, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement, ensuring IT services are delivered to a high standard and meet organisational requirements.

This role offers the opportunity to utilise technical expertise in Windows environments, endpoint security, and device management as well as working with all other directorates and managing user expectations.

This position plays a key part in fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, and positive impact across the organisation. The 2nd Line Support Engineer role is integral to promoting collaboration, maintaining trust within the team, and working both independently and as part of the wider team to deliver strategic objectives and exemplary IT service., * People Centric: Our people are at the heart of Ofwat and everything we do - we ensure all voices are heard and treat each other with respect; you'll be given the autonomy and the support to do your role in the best way.