2nd Line Support Engineer

Boxxe Group; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services company in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a skilled professional to manage systems and infrastructure for its clients. Applicants should have Microsoft certifications and experience in cloud and Windows environments. The role involves ensuring system availability and providing exceptional customer support in line with ITIL V4 best practices. The ideal candidate will also have the opportunity to develop their IT expertise within a collaborative team.

Benefits

Continuous professional development

Inclusive working environment

Flexible travel policy

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing Windows-based environments and cloud technologies.
• Strong expertise in various networking tools and Microsoft Operating Systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot effectively and communicate with team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage systems and infrastructure for managed customers following ITIL V4 practices.
• Provide outstanding customer service and ensure system availability.
• Monitor network performance and address potential issues proactively.

Skills

Microsoft Certification (MCP/MCSA/MCSE/Azure Administrator level)

Troubleshooting Windows-based environments

Administering and optimising networks

Hands-on cloud experience (preferably in Azure)

Microsoft Office 365 and Intune experience

Virtualisation and containerisation tools

Attention to detail

Mentoring and upskilling colleagues

Familiarity with ITIL4 Practices

Flexibility and willingness to travel

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

Citrix

Logic Monitor

PRTG

SolarWinds

Job description

Hemel Hempstead, England, United Kingdom

For us, tech has never been about just hardware or software. It’s about people. It’s our meaningful relationships, deep expertise and practical know-how in technology that drive what we do. We put our customers, our partners and the environment at the heart of everything we do and our people are the difference that make the difference.

At boxxe, we understand, we collaborate, we simplify, we care and we deliver; together we are making tech human.

How you’ll fit in to the big picture ✨

We are looking for a skilled professional to manage systems and infrastructure for boxxe’s managed customers while adhering to ITIL V4 best practices. You will deliver outstanding customer service, ensure system availability through proactive configuration and maintenance, and support incident, problem, and change management processes. Continuous professional development is encouraged to strengthen your IT expertise and support our diverse range of managed services.

What you’ll be doing 🎯

• Provide support for customer needs by addressing incidents reported through ticketing systems and telephone within contracted SLAs.
• Proactively manage incidents, major incidents, problems, requests, and changes.
• Raise and progress RFCs within the Change Management process.
• Maintain effective communication with both external and internal customers.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and administer user and infrastructure environments, including software, hardware, and configurations for on‑premise and cloud‑based customers.
• Monitor network performance proactively and reactively, identifying and addressing issues through the Monitoring Platform.
• Follow the Knowledge Management process, including writing, reviewing, and updating Knowledge Articles.
• Deliver proactive and reactive maintenance to ensure systems are secure and up-to-date with patches.
• Collaborate with the 2nd line team to share knowledge and expertise.
• Liaise with 3rd parties and boxxe technical personnel to resolve issues effectively.
• Develop innovative solutions and make recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Work closely with the wider boxxe team to provide exceptional customer support.
• Operate within a rotating shift pattern
• Participate in the Out-of-Hours 24/7 2nd line on-call rota.

What experience we think you’ll need 🚀

• Microsoft Certification (MCP/MCSA/MCSE/Azure Administrator level) or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Windows-based environments.
• Expertise in administering and optimising networks, operating systems, storage devices, and applications, including SQL Databases.
• Hands‑on cloud experience, preferably in Azure.
• Experience with Microsoft Office 365 and Intune.
• Ability to package and deploy apps within Intune and the company portal.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Operating Systems (Windows 8+ / Windows Server 2016+).
• Experience with virtualisation and containerisation tools (e.g., VMware, Hyper‑V, Citrix).
• Proficiency in monitoring systems (e.g., Logic Monitor, PRTG, SolarWinds).
• Familiarity with automation software (desirable).
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to mentor and upskill colleagues across the service desk.
• Familiarity with ITIL4 Practices.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel within the UK.

At boxxe we believe that business should be about more than just profits. Sustainability is a core value. We are committed to reducing our environmental impact, encouraging inclusive working environments, and trading ethically. Everyone at boxxe is responsible for considering the impact of their actions on the environment and for reducing their carbon footprint through embracing Work from Anywhere (in the UK) principles, minimising travel by using virtual technology and adopting sustainable practices. Boxxe embraces diversity. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Boxxe does not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. All our employment is based on qualification, excellence, and business need.