IT Support Engineer – 2nd Line (Service Desk)

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£38,000 / year
CATEGORY
IT Support & Infrastructure
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SKILLS

Microsoft 365 Windows Server Active Directory Azure AD Networking MFA Configuration IT Support Customer Service

FULL DESCRIPTION

IT Support Engineer – 2nd Line (Service Desk)

Location: London / Hybrid

Salary: £34,000 to £38,000 + Benefits

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Recruiter: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity for a 2nd Line IT Support Engineer to provide technical support, troubleshooting and cloud-based solutions across Microsoft environments within a fast-paced MSP setting. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: IT Support Technician, Service Desk Engineer, Technical Support Engineer, IT Helpdesk Analyst.

Duties

  • Provide Advanced Support: Resolve escalated incidents and service requests from 1st Line teams
  • Troubleshoot Systems: Diagnose and resolve issues across Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, AVD and networking environments
  • Manage Incidents: Take ownership of support tickets through to resolution in line with SLAs
  • Communicate with Customers: Deliver clear updates and technical guidance to users and stakeholders
  • Escalate when Required: Work with senior engineers, providing detailed diagnostics and analysis
  • Maintain Documentation: Accurately update ITSM systems and contribute to knowledge sharing
  • Support Service Desk: Assist with ticket triage and inbound calls during peak periods

Candidate Requirements

  • Previous experience in an MSP environment within IT support or service desk roles
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 including Outlook, OneDrive, SharePoint and Teams
  • Experience supporting Windows 11 and Mac OS
  • Experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS and Event Viewer
  • Proven experience of troubleshooting networking and infrastructure issues
  • Experience managing user accounts, Azure AD and MFA configuration
  • Exposure to Conditional Access and cybersecurity best practices
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills with a strong telephone manner
  • Ability to prioritise workload, work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Relevant Microsoft certifications including AZ-900, MS-900, SC-900 and MS-102

Benefits

  • Learning and development opportunities including Microsoft certifications
  • Career progression opportunities
  • 21 days holiday (increasing after 3 years of service) plus public holidays
  • Birthday day off
  • Private healthcare after probation
  • 40% off gym membership
  • Pension scheme from day one
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Eyecare vouchers
  • Social events and team activities
  • Electric car scheme after 2 years of service
  • Recruitment referral scheme

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JOB REF: AWDO-P14647

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