3rd Line Engineer Support

Hays plc
Bristol, UK
3 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
3 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Active Directory Microsoft Azure Chrome OS Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Domain Name System (DNS) Networking Hardware Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Microsoft Security Essentials Microsoft Software Networking Basics Windows PowerShell
+10 more
PRINCE2 Wireless Access Point Network Routers Internet Protocol Telephony Sonicwall Computer Equipment Information Technology Deployment Automation Wireless Technologies ManageEngine

Job description

Your new role

Overview: An opportunity has arisen for an experienced 3rd Line ICT Support Engineer to join a collaborative IT function within a purpose-driven organisation. The role focuses on ensuring a secure, reliable, and high-performing IT environment while contributing to technical project delivery and providing senior-level support across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure & Support:

  • Maintain the availability, performance, monitoring, and security of the organisation’s IT infrastructure
  • Act as an escalation point, taking ownership of complex incidents and seeing them through to resolution
  • Support the IT Service Desk by providing expert-level (3rd line) technical assistance
  • Ensure incidents are logged, investigated, and resolved in line with internal standards

Project Delivery

  • Deliver technical elements of IT projects, ensuring successful implementation
  • Contribute to structured project environments (e.g. PRINCE2-style frameworks)
  • Provide clear progress updates to relevant stakeholders

Systems & Technical Expertise

  • Deploy, configure, and secure Microsoft Azure environments
  • Implement and maintain networking hardware, including routers, switches, and wireless access points
  • Stay up to date with emerging technologies across hardware and software

General Responsibilities

  • Maintain high standards of customer service and communication
  • Build effective working relationships with internal teams and stakeholders
  • Travel nationally when required
  • Participate in out-of-hours support when necessary
  • Undertake relevant training and contribute to continuous improvement
  • Ensure confidentiality of sensitive information at all times

About You

Essential Skills & Attributes

  • Strong problem-solving ability and experience working under pressure
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Highly organised with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively
  • Customer-focused approach
  • Self-motivated with a proactive attitude to learning and development
  • Ability to align technology solutions with business needs
  • Awareness of health and safety in IT environments (workstations and comms rooms)
  • Full UK driving licence

Technical Experience

  • Windows 11 and ChromeOS environments
  • Centralised OS deployment tools
  • Desktop/laptop support (Windows & Chromebook)

Microsoft technologies:

  • Active Directory, Group Policy, Entra ID
  • Azure (VMs, storage, networking, security, monitoring)
  • Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, Defender, Purview

  • PowerShell scripting
  • Networking fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, VPNs e.g. SonicWall)
  • Router and wireless technologies (e.g. DrayTek)
  • Broadband technologies (FTTC, FTTP, SOGEA)
  • VoIP systems

  • Printers, MFDs, and scanners

Experience:

  • 3 years working in an IT support or infrastructure environment
  • Experience with ITSM tools (e.g. Vivantio or similar)
  • Exposure to structured project delivery environments (e.g. PRINCE2)
  • Mobile Device Management (MDM) and application support
  • Asset management platforms (e.g. ManageEngine Endpoint Central or equivalent)

Qualifications (Desirable) Microsoft Azure Administrator Microsoft Security, Compliance & Identity Fundamentals CompTIA A+ PRINCE2 ITIL

What you need to do now

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. #4800611 - Aaron

Requirements

Essential Skills & Attributes

  • Strong problem-solving ability and experience working under pressure
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Highly organised with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively
  • Customer-focused approach
  • Self-motivated with a proactive attitude to learning and development
  • Ability to align technology solutions with business needs
  • Awareness of health and safety in IT environments (workstations and comms rooms)
  • Full UK driving licence

Technical Experience

  • Windows 11 and ChromeOS environments
  • Centralised OS deployment tools
  • Desktop/laptop support (Windows & Chromebook)

Microsoft technologies:

  • Active Directory, Group Policy, Entra ID
  • Azure (VMs, storage, networking, security, monitoring)
  • Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, Defender, Purview

  • PowerShell scripting
  • Networking fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, VPNs e.g. SonicWall)
  • Router and wireless technologies (e.g. DrayTek)
  • Broadband technologies (FTTC, FTTP, SOGEA)
  • VoIP systems

  • Printers, MFDs, and scanners

Experience:

  • 3 years working in an IT support or infrastructure environment
  • Experience with ITSM tools (e.g. Vivantio or similar)
  • Exposure to structured project delivery environments (e.g. PRINCE2)
  • Mobile Device Management (MDM) and application support
  • Asset management platforms (e.g. ManageEngine Endpoint Central or equivalent)

Qualifications (Desirable) Microsoft Azure Administrator Microsoft Security, Compliance & Identity Fundamentals

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