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2nd Line IT Support Engineer

GreatFind Recruitment
Posted 14 hours ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Stafford, Staffordshire ST17 9TA, England

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

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  • We are looking for a 2nd Support Engineer with over 5 years of experience in technical support, preferably in a Managed Service Provider or IT Consultancy environment.
  • The position offers a hybrid working environment and involves providing high-level technical support, managing system issues, and supporting service desk agents.
  • Key technical skills required include expertise in Microsoft Hyper-V, Active Directory, and networking technologies, along with proficiency in Office 365 and Veeam Backup.
  • Candidates with MCSE and VMware/Hyper-V certifications, as well as a degree in a relevant IT field, are highly desirable.
  • The salary for this role is competitive and commensurate with experience, reflecting the importance of providing exceptional customer service and technical support.

Are you an experienced IT professional with a passion for delivering excellent technical support? We are seeking a 2nd Support Engineer to join a dynamic managed services and support team, providing comprehensive technical solutions to clients. This role offers a hybrid working environment and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies across a variety of systems.

Key Responsibilities

As a 2nd Line Support Engineer, your key responsibilities will include:

  • Providing high-level technical support to customers with Managed Service contracts, ensuring incidents are resolved within agreed SLAs.
  • Offering exceptional customer service and satisfaction by effectively managing and troubleshooting system issues.
  • Supporting 1st and 2nd line Service Desk Agents in resolving complex technical issues.
  • Maintaining up-to-date documentation on system changes, procedures, and technical fixes.
  • Leading customer change implementations and supporting technical projects as required.
  • Building and configuring servers, while proactively monitoring system health and completing scheduled system reports.
  • Collaborating with team members to provide training and ensure that knowledge base articles and fixes are current and accurate.
  • Assisting with infrastructure installations, hardware refreshes, and other technical projects.

Essential Technical Skills & Experience

The ideal candidate will have:

  • 5+ years of experience providing technical support, ideally within a Managed Service Provider (MSP) or IT Consultancy environment.
  • Expertise in Microsoft Hyper-V, failover clustering, and storage solutions such as Microsoft Storage Spaces Direct.
  • Advanced knowledge of infrastructure platforms including Microsoft Server 2012/2016/2019, Active Directory, DFS, DHCP, DNS, and Exchange On-Premise.
  • Strong understanding of networking technologies (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs) and experience with WAN/LAN.
  • Experience with Office 365, VMWare, and Veeam Backup & Replication.
  • Proficiency in laptop/desktop rollout, rebuilds, and general IT support across Windows 7 & 10.
  • A solid grasp of IT security best practices and ITIL framework experience.

Desirable Qualifications

  • MCSE and VMware/Hyper-V certifications are highly desirable.
  • A degree in a relevant IT field is preferred.

General and Interpersonal Skills

  • Passion for providing outstanding customer service and technical support.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a methodical and analytical approach.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment while also taking ownership of complex technical issues.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a customer-focused mindset.

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious IT professional to further develop their technical skills in a supportive and fast-paced environment. You will be part of a team that values growth, collaboration, and excellence in everything they do. If you are a proactive, customer-focused technician, we would love to hear from you!

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