IT Support Engineer

Job Title: 1st/2nd Line Support Engineer

Location: Cambridge (full-time onsite)

Industry: Managed Service Provider (MSP)

Salary: £25,000- 28,000 per annum

About the Role:

We are currently recruiting for a 1st/2nd Line Support Engineer to join a dynamic and fast-paced Managed Service Provider (MSP) based in Cambridge, supporting SMEs. This is an exciting opportunity to further your IT career by working with a broad range of clients across multiple sectors, handling more complex technical issues, and playing a key role in supporting day-to-day IT operations.

As an IT Support Engineer, you will be responsible for resolving escalated service desk tickets and troubleshooting a variety of hardware and software issues. This role requires strong problem-solving skills, a passion for customer service, and the ability to work effectively in an onsite environment, where direct interaction with clients will be key.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1st/2nd line technical support
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve a variety of technical issues, including hardware, software, networking, and cloud-based systems.
• System Monitoring: Proactively monitor client systems, ensuring optimal performance and uptime.
• Installations & Configurations: Assist with the installation, configuration, and maintenance of hardware and software systems, both remotely and on-site.
• Client Interaction: Act as a technical point of contact for clients, providing excellent customer service and keeping them informed on the status of their issues.
• Collaboration: Liaise with 2nd line support engineers and other team members for complex issues, ensuring swift resolutions.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of all work and update technical documentation as required.
• Training & Mentoring: Support junior team members, offering guidance and expertise when needed.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proven Experience: Minimum 2-3 years of experience within IT, preferably within an MSP environment
• Experience supporting Windows 10/11 and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong knowledge of Active Directory, Exchange, Office 365, and network protocols (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP)
• Familiarity with virtualisation technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V)
• Experience with backup and recovery solutions
• Familiar with supporting switches/routers/firewalls

Please note, you will need a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle to fulfil the duties for this opportunity.

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