2nd Line Infrastructure Support Engineer

IONOS Group; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary from £33k+ plus bonus

27 days leave + bank holidays

Pension

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Employee assistance

Cycle & EV scheme

Discounts at local restaurants

Social events

Job summary

Fasthosts, part of the IONOS Group, is hiring a 2nd Line Infrastructure Support Engineer for our Gloucester City Centre office. This is a 100% onsite role with a 4-on, 4-off pattern and 12-hour shifts (two days, two nights).

You will monitor systems across Europe, troubleshoot issues, and keep services fast and reliable. You will work with Windows and Linux, use basic scripting perhaps, and collaborate with teams to implement permanent fixes.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Windows and Linux environments.
• Foundational understanding of virtualization.
• Customer support experience with clear communication.
• Calm under pressure and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Monitor servers, networks and apps 24/7 and take swift action.
• Provide 2nd-line IT support via phone, email and tickets.
• Perform routine maintenance to keep systems secure and fast.
• Identify root causes and drive permanent fixes.
• Collaborate with European teams to resolve complex issues.

Skills

Windows

Linux

Virtualisation

Customer support

Communication

Job description

Ever wonder how major digital services stay fast, reliable, and online around the clock? As a 2nd Line Infrastructure Support Engineer, you play a vital role! You are the heartbeat of our tech infrastructure—keeping systems running smoothly, resolving glitches, and delivering top-tier support to teams and customers across Europe.

Working Pattern: 4-on, 4-off shift pattern (12-hour shifts: 2 days, 2 nights). This is a 100% onsite role in our Gloucester City Centre office.

If you are looking to explore a career in tech, have a passion for learning, and remain calm under pressure, read on.

What will you be doing?

• Guard the Grid: Monitor servers, networks, and applications 24/7, taking swift action the moment an alert pops up.
• Troubleshoot & Resolve: Provide 2nd-line IT support via phone, email, and ticketing systems to keep users moving.
• Keep Systems Stable: Perform core daily tasks and routine maintenance to maintain platform security and performance.
• Fix Root Causes: Spot repeat technical issues and work with various teams/departments to implement permanent fixes rather than temporary patches.
• Collaborate Across Europe: Escalate complex issues smoothly and quickly, coordinating with core teams to deliver seamless service.

What experience do you need under your belt?

The Essentials

• Hands-on familiarity with both Windows and Linux environments.
• A foundational understanding of virtualisation.
• Customer support experience paired with clear written and verbal communication.
• A cool head under pressure, logical problem-solving skills, and a genuine hunger to learn.

Bonus Points

• Server administration experience (Linux/Windows).
• Basic scripting skills (Python, BASH, PowerShell).
• Exposure to networking, web servers (Apache, IIS), databases (SQL), or containers.

Benefits

We value what each person brings to the table, from amazing ideas to great work attitudes. That’s why it’s only fair we give as much as we receive with a vast array of benefits and perks including:

• Salary starting from £33,000 + bonus
• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme
• Private healthcare and Life assurance
• Employee assistance programmes
• Cycle and EV scheme
• Refreshments in break rooms and discounts at selected local restaurants
• Social events

With our diverse product portfolio and the benefits of being part of the IONOS Group, the development opportunities are endless!

Fasthosts is an equal opportunities employer, committed to fair treatment for all and value diversity in our workplace. We do not condone discrimination in any shape or form. At Fasthosts, your individuality is welcomed and celebrated.