3rd Line Support Engineer

IMT Resourcing Solutions
London, United Kingdom
3 days ago
£40,000 – £50,000 pa

Salary

£40,000 – £50,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Senior
Education
Degree
Posted
28 May 2026 (3 days ago)

Benefits

Hybrid working Training and certifications Career progression Collaborative culture Exposure to enterprise technologies

Role: 3rd Line Support Engineer & Team Lead

Location: London (Hybrid Working)

Salary: Up to £50,000

Benefits: Hybrid working, training and certifications, career progression, collaborative culture, exposure to enterprise technologies

Our client, a growing Managed Service Provider, is looking to hire a 3rd Line Engineer / Team Lead to support and develop their expanding technical support function.

This role will act as a senior escalation point across the support team while also providing day-to-day leadership and guidance to the 3rd line engineering function. You’ll play a key role in ensuring high service standards, resolving complex technical issues, and supporting the ongoing development of the wider technical team.

Working within a fast-paced MSP environment, you’ll support businesses across a broad range of technologies including Microsoft 365, cloud platforms, infrastructure, cyber security, networking, and disaster recovery solutions. This opportunity is well suited to a technically strong engineer looking to combine hands-on project and support work with team leadership responsibilities.

What you’ll do

  • Act as the primary escalation point for complex 3rd line technical issues
  • Lead and support the 3rd line engineering team across daily operations and technical delivery
  • Troubleshoot and resolve advanced infrastructure, cloud, networking, and security incidents
  • Support and maintain Microsoft 365, Azure, virtualisation, backup, and server environments
  • Assist with project delivery, system upgrades, migrations, and infrastructure improvements
  • Work closely with 1st and 2nd line teams to provide technical guidance and escalation support
  • Monitor service performance and contribute to continual service improvement initiatives
  • Create and maintain technical documentation and best practice processes

You’ll collaborate with both technical and operational stakeholders to ensure a high-quality support service is delivered across a varied and growing customer base.

What we’re looking for

  • Previous experience in a 3rd Line Engineer, Senior Infrastructure Engineer, or similar position
  • Experience leading or mentoring technical engineers within a service desk or MSP environment
  • Strong technical knowledge across Microsoft 365, Azure, Windows Server, networking, and virtualisation technologies
  • Experience supporting complex infrastructure and cloud environments
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

The ideal candidate will be technically strong, proactive, and comfortable operating within a fast-paced, customer-focused MSP environment.

Why join?

  • Join a growing MSP supporting a broad range of modern IT environments and technologies
  • Hybrid working model with flexibility
  • Opportunity to lead and develop a growing 3rd line support function
  • Exposure to cloud, cyber security, and infrastructure projects
  • Ongoing professional development and certification support
  • Clear progression opportunities within a growing technical team

?

Apply now to take the next step in your infrastructure and leadership career within a growing MSP environment.

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