2nd Line Support Engineer

Salary:£28-34k
Specialisms:IT Support & Cloud Roles
Job type:Permanent
Location:Norfolk
Job ref:CS954
Post Date:23.03.25
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About the Role

2nd Line Support Engineer
Norwich Outskirts
£28-34k DOE

CloudScope is recruiting on behalf of a small, well-established, and growing Managed Service Provider (MSP) based on the outskirts of Norwich. This company provides IT and software solutions to SMEs, delivering high-quality support and innovative technology solutions to their clients.
Are you a highly skilled IT professional with a passion for problem-solving and a knack for mentoring? We're seeking a dedicated Second Line Support Engineer to join their expanding team!
This role offers a diverse range of responsibilities, including resolving customer IT support tickets via phone and email, contributing to internal and customer projects, and working both in the office and on-site. Excellent communication skills are a must, as you will be updating customers and colleagues on ticket status.

What You’ll Do:

  • Act as the escalation point for first-line engineers
  • Diagnose desktop and network connectivity problems
  • Troubleshoot remotely and in person
  • Mentor junior staff
  • Configure new hardware
  • Monitor the ticketing system and update documentation
  • Participate in an on-call rota

Technical Expertise:
We need someone experienced with:

  • Operating Systems: Windows OS, Windows Server (macOS and Linux familiarity is a plus)
  • Networking: Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking (Firewalls, VPN, DNS, DHCP)
  • Virtualization: Hyper-V and Azure
  • Microsoft 365 Administration: Entra, Intune, Exchange, SharePoint
  • Active Directory and GPOs

Bonus points for experience with:

  • IP Telephony systems
  • Scripting/automation
  • Security products and cybersecurity standards
  • Microsoft licensing models

Essential Attributes:
We value:

  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Passion for IT and problem-solving
  • Willingness to learn and develop
  • Ability to travel when required
  • Enthusiasm and a proactive "can-do" attitude

Desirable Skills:
(Not required, but advantageous)

  • Structured network cabling
  • Website hosting and domain names
  • Public DNS management
  • IP-based CCTV systems
  • A relevant degree

Qualifications:

  • GCSEs in IT, English, and Maths (grade 4/C or above)
  • Full, clean driving licence
  • Ability to pass an advanced DBS check

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Salary: £28,000 - £34,000 (depending on experience)
  • Perks & Benefits:
    • Birthday day off
    • Annual bonus potential (after probation)
    • Additional holiday (after probation)
    • Long-service bonus (after 5 years)
    • Private medical healthcare (after probation)
    • Death-in-service benefits (after probation)

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