MSP - 2nd Line Support Engineer

Oscar Technology
Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
2 weeks ago
£28,000 pa

Salary

£28,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
15 May 2026 (2 weeks ago)
IT Support Engineer

A growing IT solutions provider is looking to add an IT Support Engineer to its internal helpdesk team, supporting SME clients across Oxfordshire and the Thames Valley.

This is a varied, hands-on role where you'll be involved in everything from day-to-day user support through to infrastructure, cloud, networking and security-related issues. It would suit someone who enjoys problem-solving, speaking with customers and building broader technical experience within an MSP-style environment.

The Role

You will be supporting a range of clients across Microsoft, desktop, server, networking and cloud environments. The role will involve fault diagnosis, ticket ownership, system maintenance and working closely with customers to ensure issues are resolved efficiently and professionally.

There will also be opportunities to get involved in wider technical enquiries, project-related work and continuous improvement across client environments.

Responsibilities
  • Providing telephone, email and remote support to customers
  • Diagnosing and resolving desktop, server, cloud and network issues
  • Supporting Microsoft 365, Exchange, Windows desktop and Windows Server environments
  • Handling IT administration requests and routine system maintenance
  • Taking ownership of tickets and keeping customers updated throughout
  • Escalating complex issues where required
  • Liaising with third-party suppliers and service providers
  • Supporting general customer enquiries
  • Producing reports for clients and internal teams
About You

Experience in IT support, ideally within an MSP, helpdesk or customer-facing technical environment
Knowledge of Windows 10/11, Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365 and Windows Server
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving ability
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Professional, proactive and customer-focused approach
Able to manage your own workload and prioritise tickets effectively
Keen to keep learning and developing your technical skills

Useful Technical Exposure

Exposure to any of the following would be beneficial:

  • Microsoft 365
  • Intune
  • Azure
  • Hosted Exchange
  • Remote Desktop Services
  • VMware
  • Windows Server
  • macOS / Apple iOS
  • Antivirus, EDR or XDR tools
  • Backup technologies such as Datto, Veeam or Axcient
  • Switches, routers and wireless networks
  • WatchGuard firewalls
  • IPSec / SSL VPNs
  • DNS / DHCP
  • Internet connectivity troubleshooting
Why Apply?

This is a strong opportunity to join a hands-on IT solutions provider where you'll gain exposure across support, infrastructure, cloud, networking and security. You'll be part of a close-knit technical team, working with a broad client base and developing your skills across a genuinely varied technical environment.

Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.

Related Jobs

View all jobs

SOC Analyst -MSP

Ikhoi Recruitment Wc2A1Aa, WC2A 1AA, United Kingdom
£30,000 – £36,000 pa On-site

Cyber Security Analyst - MSP

Ikhoi Recruitment Wc2A1Aa, WC2A 1AA, United Kingdom
£30,000 – £36,000 pa On-site Clearance Required

3rd Line Engineer - MSP

Planet Recruitment Abingdon, OX14 5BH, United Kingdom
£38,000 – £44,000 pa Hybrid

2nd Line Technician

MSP Talent Bridge Ltd Shoreham, BN43 5ZE, United Kingdom
£30,000 – £450,000 pa On-site

2nd Line Systems Engineer

Vertex it Solutions Nw10Ab, NW1 0AB, United Kingdom
£36,000 – £38,000 pa

2nd Line Support Engineer

Ashdown Group Wd64Rt, WD6 4RT, United Kingdom
£35,000 – £38,000 pa Hybrid

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Where to Advertise Cyber Security Jobs in the UK (2026 Guide)

Where to advertise cyber security jobs UK in 2026: the specialist boards, communities and channels that reach offensive, defensive and GRC security talent. The candidate pool is small, heavily vetted and in high demand across government, financial services, critical national infrastructure and the private sector simultaneously. Many of the strongest candidates hold active security clearances, are not actively job-searching through general platforms, and move primarily through specialist networks and trusted referrals. General job boards reach a broad audience but lack the specificity that security professionals expect. Specialist platforms, government-affiliated channels and cleared candidate networks each serve a different part of the market. This guide, published by CybersecurityJobs.tech, covers where to advertise cyber security roles in the UK in 2026, how the main platforms compare, what employers should expect to pay, and what the data says about hiring across different role types.

Cyber Security Jobs UK 2026: What to Expect Over the Next 3 Years

Cyber Security Jobs UK 2026: roles, salaries and the threat intelligence, cloud security and zero-trust hiring trends shaping UK cyber careers. Cyber security is one of the few sectors where demand for talent has never once dipped. Every major technological shift of the past decade — cloud migration, remote working, AI adoption, the proliferation of connected devices — has expanded the attack surface that security professionals are expected to defend. And every expansion of that attack surface has generated more jobs. But the cyber security jobs market of 2026 is not simply a larger version of what it was three years ago. It is a structurally different market. The threats have evolved, the technologies used to combat them have changed, the regulatory environment has tightened considerably, and the roles being created reflect all of that. A job seeker who understands only the cyber security landscape of 2023 is already working with an outdated map. The candidates who will thrive over the next three years are those who understand where the sector is heading — which specialisms are attracting the most investment, which technologies are reshaping defensive and offensive security practice, and how the definition of a cyber security professional is broadening well beyond the traditional image of a network defender in a SOC. This article breaks down what the UK cyber security jobs market is likely to look like through to 2028 — covering the titles emerging right now, the technologies driving employer demand, the skills that will matter most, and how to position your career ahead of the curve.