3rd Line Support Engineer in Oxford

3rd Line Support Engineer in Oxford

Oxford Full-Time 35000 - 45000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Xact Placements Limited

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Resolve technical issues and support client infrastructure in a dynamic MSP environment.
  • Company: Established Managed Service Provider with a focus on client satisfaction.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to work with cutting-edge technology.
  • Other info: Opportunity to visit client sites and collaborate with a talented team.
  • Why this job: Be the go-to expert for complex issues and make a real difference for clients.
  • Qualifications: 5+ years in IT support, strong troubleshooting skills, and experience with various technologies.

The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.

3rd Line Support Engineer

Salary

Location

Oxford

Our client is a well-established Managed Service Provider (MSP) looking for an experienced 3rd Line Support Engineer to join their team in Oxford.

This is a client-facing role resolving technical issues, supporting client infrastructure, and contributing to changes within a structured MSP environment.

The Role

  • Support and maintain the systems
  • Act as the go-to escalation point for 1st and 2nd line colleagues
  • Own complex and priority tickets end to end
  • Get to the root cause of issues rather than just patching symptoms
  • Maintain high first-time fix rates
  • Carry out ongoing infrastructure maintenance and patching
  • Handle the technical delivery of changes such as migrations, upgrades, and new implementations
  • Coordinate with client and internal stakeholders so changes land smoothly with minimal downtime
  • Visit client sites as needed
  • Communicate with clients effectively by phone and email
  • Log and update tickets accurately within SLAs
  • Effectively maintain documentation
  • Your Skills & Experience
  • 5+ years' hands-on experience in IT support
  • Previous experience working within an MSP highly advantageous

• Solid troubleshooting experience across the following

  • Enterprise firewall management
  • Network infrastructure (switches, wireless access points)
  • Business email platforms
  • Cloud-based email filtering
  • Identity management platforms
  • Security monitoring (SIEM, MDR)
  • Enterprise password management
  • Hosted Vo IP telephony
  • Backup and disaster recovery management
  • PSA and RMM tooling
  • Experience of Power Shell and automation
  • Microsoft/Azure certifications
  • Confident supporting Mac and Linux alongside Windows
  • Full UK driving licence and vehicle essential
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Xact Placements Limited

Contact Details:

Xact Placements Limited Recruitment Team

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