JOB: 2nd Line Support Engineer
SALARY: £35,000 - £40,000
LOCATION: Bournemouth
2nd Line Support Engineer (Microsoft 365)
Our client is a small, but growing, customer-focused Managed Service Provider looking to hire a 2nd Line Support Engineer to join their close-knit team. This is a hands-on role supporting a wide range of SME clients, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft 365 environments, cloud-first infrastructure, and proactive support delivery. You’ll act as a key escalation point from 1st line, while also owning tickets end-to-end and contributing to ongoing improvements across client environments.
Key Responsibilities of the 2nd Line Support Engineer
* Provide 2nd line support across desktop, server, and cloud environments
* Act as an escalation point for 1st line engineers, troubleshooting more complex issues
* Support and administer Microsoft 365 environments including:
* Exchange Online
* SharePoint Online
* Teams
* Azure AD / Entra ID
* Manage and resolve tickets through to completion within agreed SLAs
* Perform user administration (onboarding, offboarding, permissions, licensing)
* Assist with M365 migrations, tenant builds, and ongoing optimisation
* Work on security best practices (MFA, conditional access, basic compliance)
* Troubleshoot networking issues (DNS, DHCP, VPN, connectivity)
* Maintain clear documentation and contribute to knowledge base articles
* Deliver excellent customer service in line with a personable, client-first MSP approach
Skills & Experience required for the role of 2nd Line Support Engineer
* 2–4 years’ experience in an MSP or IT support environment
* Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 administration
* Good understanding of:
* Windows 11 and Windows Server
* Active Directory & Azure AD
* Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP)
* Experience with Intune / MDM is highly desirable
* Exposure to backup solutions, antivirus, and endpoint security tools
* Familiarity with ticketing systems and SLA-driven environments
* Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills
Desirable
* Microsoft certifications (MS-900, AZ-900, MS-102 etc.) but not essential with plenty of hands on experience or self learning/interest
* Experience with SharePoint migrations or Teams deployments
* Support Intune / endpoint management and device configuration
* Basic exposure to Azure infrastructure
* Previous experience supporting multiple external clients
What’s on Offer
• Join a modern, growing MSP with a strong reputation for service
• Exposure to a wide variety of technologies and client environments
• Friendly, collaborative culture with real progression opportunities for the right person who will help us to grow
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