2nd Line Infrastructure Support Engineer

fasthosts; Kings Barton; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Break room refreshments and discounts

Social events

Job summary

Fasthosts is seeking a 2nd Line Infrastructure Support Engineer to join our Gloucester City Centre office on a 4-on, 4-off 12-hour shift pattern. This 100% onsite role involves monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintaining systems while supporting teams across Europe.

The position offers a salary starting at £33,000 plus bonus, extensive annual leave, pension, private healthcare, and other perks. You will work across Windows and Linux, with exposure to virtualization, scripting, and networking

Qualifications

• Windows and Linux familiarity is essential.
• Foundational understanding of virtualization.
• Customer support experience with clear written and verbal communication.
• Remain calm under pressure with good problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor servers, networks, and applications 24/7 and act on alerts.
• Provide 2nd-line IT support via phone, email and ticketing systems.
• Perform core daily tasks and routine maintenance for security and performance.
• Identify root causes and work with teams to implement permanent fixes.
• Coordinate with core teams across Europe to deliver seamless service.

Skills

Windows

Linux

Virtualisation

Customer support

Communication

Calm under pressure

Problem solving

Tools

Python scripting

Bash scripting

PowerShell

Networking basics

Apache/IIS

SQL databases

Job description

2nd Line Infrastructure Support Engineer

No.2 Cathedral Walk, The Forum, Gloucester, GL1 1AU

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(We’ll teach you if you don’t know these yet!):

• Basic scripting skills (Python, BASH, PowerShell).
• Exposure to networking, web servers (Apache, IIS), databases (SQL), or containers.

What else do you get out of it?

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.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Fasthosts is not accepting unsolicited CVs from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. CVs submitted to any Fasthosts employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement will become the sole property of Fasthosts. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.