Technical Team Lead

Nextech Group Ltd
Cheadle, United Kingdom
5 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
£ 45K

Job location

Cheadle, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Active Directory
Azure
Cloud Computing
Computer Security
DevOps
Disaster Recovery
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Microsoft Office
Windows Server
Networking Basics
Routing
Azure
SharePoint
Virtualization Technology
Firewalls (Computer Science)
Microsoft InTune

Job description

  • Lead, mentor and develop our Service Desk team, driving performance, ticket quality and SLA adherence.
  • Act as the senior escalation point for complex 2nd and 3rd line technical issues, taking ownership through to resolution.
  • Support, coach and upskill engineers, carrying out call and ticket quality reviews and identifying training needs.
  • Monitor ticket queues, workloads and priorities to ensure efficient allocation and timely resolution.
  • Contribute to and take part in client infrastructure projects, migrations and technology rollouts.
  • Assist with the design, implementation and maintenance of Microsoft 365, Azure and networking environments for our clients.
  • Identify recurring issues and drive proactive root-cause fixes and process improvements.
  • Maintain accurate documentation, including knowledge base articles and client-specific procedures.
  • Liaise directly with clients where required, including occasional on-site visits.
  • Support out-of-hours or on-call cover as part of a rota, where applicable.

Technologies:

  • Active Directory
  • Azure
  • Support
  • Microsoft 365
  • Security
  • SharePoint
  • Windows
  • Office 365
  • Cloud
  • DevOps, We are a market-leading IT Solutions and Cyber Security provider delivering managed IT and security services to a growing base of business customers. We are expanding our service delivery team and hiring a Technical Team Lead to help shape and strengthen our Service Desk function. This is a site-based role in Broxbourne, Essex, with occasional client travel and a UK driving licence required. We offer a key leadership role within a growing business, genuine progression opportunities, exposure to varied M365, Azure, networking and security projects, a supportive close-knit team environment, ongoing training and certifications, and a competitive salary dependent on experience.

Requirements

  • Previous experience within an MSP (Managed Service Provider) environment is essential.
  • Proven experience leading, supervising or mentoring a technical team, or ready to take the next step into a lead role.
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365, including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint and Intune.
  • Solid experience with Microsoft Azure, including administration, virtual networks and Entra ID/Azure AD.
  • Good understanding of networking fundamentals, including routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, DNS and DHCP.
  • Experience with Windows Server administration, Active Directory and virtualisation platforms.
  • Awareness of core cyber security principles and best practice, including endpoint protection, patching and backup/disaster recovery.
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills across 2nd and 3rd line technical issues.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical issues clearly to colleagues and clients.
  • A full, valid UK driving licence is required for this role.

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