2nd Line Support Engineer- Permanent

Focus Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Focus Group is seeking a 2nd Line IT Support Engineer to join a dedicated customer support team in Birmingham. The role involves providing technical expertise on escalated incidents and service requests across Microsoft 365, Windows Server, desktop, networking and wireless technologies.

This isn’t a traditional service desk role; you’ll work with customer IT teams, Focus Group engineers, and third-party suppliers to investigate and resolve complex issues from diagnosis to resolution in a

Qualifications

• Strong experience supporting Windows Desktop operating systems.
• Experience troubleshooting Outlook, Exchange and Microsoft 365.
• Working knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, networking, backup solutions, virtualisation, firewalls and routers.
• Strong troubleshooting and remote diagnostic skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to problem solving.
• Experience with Cisco or Fortinet technologies, Mac OS, Linux, Veeam, VoIP, SQL or wider networking technologies would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage escalated support cases through to resolution.
• Troubleshoot issues across Microsoft 365, Windows, Active Directory, networking and infrastructure environments.
• Work closely with customer IT teams, Field Engineers, 3rd Line Support and external suppliers.
• Escalate cases appropriately, providing clear technical handovers and documentation.
• Contribute to root cause analysis, problem management and continuous service improvement.
• Maintain accurate case records and ensure service levels are met.

Skills

Windows Desktop

Outlook

Exchange

Microsoft 365

Active Directory

Group Policy

DNS

Networking

Backup solutions

Virtualisation

Firewalls

Routers

Remote diagnostic

Communication skills

Problem solving

Collaboration

Tools

Cisco

Fortinet

Veeam

VoIP

SQL

Mac OS

Linux

Job description

Shift pattern between the hours of 7am-7pm

(Job Level internal reference: Associate)

At Focus Group, we're proud to be one of the UK's leading providers of IT, telecoms, connectivity and cybersecurity solutions. We support thousands of businesses across the country, combining technical expertise with a customer-first approach to deliver outstanding service and innovative technology solutions.

We're looking for an experienced 2nd Line Support Engineer to join a dedicated customer support team, providing technical expertise on escalated incidents and service requests across Microsoft 365, Windows Server, desktop, networking and wireless technologies.

This is not a traditional service desk role. You'll work alongside customer IT teams, Focus Group engineers and third-party suppliers to investigate and resolve complex technical issues, taking ownership from initial diagnosis through to resolution.

2nd Line IT Support Engineer

Location: Birmingham Hybrid

Salary: £28k - £31k

Shift pattern between the hours of 7am-7pm

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage escalated support cases through to resolution
• Troubleshoot issues across Microsoft 365, Windows, Active Directory, networking and infrastructure environments
• Work closely with customer IT teams, Field Engineers, 3rd Line Support and external suppliers
• Escalate cases appropriately, providing clear technical handovers and documentation
• Contribute to root cause analysis, problem management and continuous service improvement
• Maintain accurate case records and ensure service levels are met

Requirements

• Strong experience supporting Windows Desktop operating systems
• Experience troubleshooting Outlook, Exchange and Microsoft 365
• Working knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, networking, backup solutions, virtualisation, firewalls and routers
• Strong troubleshooting and remote diagnostic skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to problem solving
• Experience with Cisco or Fortinet technologies, Mac OS, Linux, Veeam, VoIP, SQL or wider networking technologies would be advantageous

Benefits

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically capable engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, working with other IT professionals and taking ownership of challenging escalations within a supportive and growing technology business.