3rd Line Support Engineer

Wavenet; Cheswick Green; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave up to 28 days

Private medical coverage

Discounted health plans

Eye care scheme

Wellbeing programme

Wellbeing Team support

Job summary

Wavenet, a UK-based managed services provider, invites applications for a Senior Support Engineer at our Solihull head office. You will be the final technical escalation point for complex incidents, performing deep investigations and root cause analysis to deliver permanent fixes.

You’ll work across on-premises, virtualised and cloud environments, mentor colleagues and help shape how we deliver support. This is a true 3rd line role with responsibilities across SLA-driven incident resolution and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior / 3rd line IT support role, ideally within an MSP environment.
• Windows desktop and server operating systems
• Server administration (Active Directory, Group Policy, core infrastructure services)
• Networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs and VPN technologies
• Firewalls, switches and general network devices
• Virtualisation technologies (VMware, Hyper‑V or similar)

Responsibilities

• Acting as the technical escalation point for 1st and 2nd line engineers
• Owning and resolving complex incidents and problems through to completion
• Providing expert support via tickets, telephone, email and remote access
• Performing in‑depth troubleshooting across infrastructure, cloud and EUC platforms
• Carrying out root cause analysis and recommending long‑term improvements
• Managing and prioritising multiple issues while working within SLA commitments
• Monitoring and responding to alerts generated by remote monitoring tools
• Maintaining accurate documentation, knowledge articles and customer records
• Identifying opportunities to reduce recurring incidents and improve service delivery
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across tools, processes and standards
• Communicating clearly with customers, translating technical detail into business‑friendly language

Skills

Senior IT support

3rd line escalation

Windows server

Networking basics

Virtualisation

Root cause analysis

Tools

VMware

Hyper‑V

Active Directory

Job description

Wavenet is a UK‑based managed services provider delivering IT, cybersecurity, communications and connectivity solutions that evolve with our customers’ businesses.

Since 2000, we’ve helped organisations stay connected, secure and productive. We don’t just solve today’s problems — we design solutions that stand the test of time. By staying ahead of the technology curve, we give our customers confidence that their IT environment is ready for whatever comes next.

Customer success is at the heart of everything we do. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service, acting as a trusted extension of our customers’ teams and consistently providing a high‑quality, reliable customer experience.

Job Description

As a Senior Support Engineer, you’ll act as the final technical escalation point for complex incidents and problems. This is a true 3rd line role — you’ll be responsible for deep technical investigation, root cause analysis and driving permanent fixes, not just quick workarounds.

You’ll work across modern on‑prem, virtualised and cloud environments, supporting customers with a broad range of technologies. You’ll also play a key role in mentoring colleagues, improving service quality, and helping shape how we deliver support.

This role is based at our Solihull head office.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Acting as the technical escalation point for 1st and 2nd line engineers
• Owning and resolving complex incidents and problems through to completion
• Providing expert support via tickets, telephone, email and remote access
• Performing in‑depth troubleshooting across infrastructure, cloud and EUC platforms
• Carrying out root cause analysis and recommending long‑term improvements
• Managing and prioritising multiple issues while working within SLA commitments
• Monitoring and responding to alerts generated by remote monitoring tools
• Maintaining accurate documentation, knowledge articles and customer records
• Identifying opportunities to reduce recurring incidents and improve service delivery
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across tools, processes and standards

Communicating clearly with customers, translating technical detail into business‑friendly language

Qualifications

You’ll be an experienced support professional with a strong technical background and the confidence to take ownership of challenging issues.

Essential experience includes:

• Proven experience in a senior / 3rd line IT support role, ideally within an MSP environment
• Windows desktop and server operating systems
• Server administration (Active Directory, Group Policy, core infrastructure services)
• Networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs and VPN technologies
• Firewalls, switches and general network devices
• Virtualisation technologies (VMware, Hyper‑V or similar)

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience with security tooling or security‑focused troubleshooting
• Mentoring or coaching junior engineers

Additional Information

At Wavenet, we offer more than just a job – we provide an exceptional environment and a wide range of benefits to support your success from day one. With us, you’ll enjoy a generous starting annual leave allowance, private medical coverage, discounted health plans, an eye care scheme, and comprehensive health and wellbeing programs, all backed by a dedicated in-house Wellbeing Team.

We believe in a strong work-life balance, rewarding your commitment with an additional day of annual leave each year, reaching up to 28 days. Here’s a closer look at what we offer:

• Annual Leave:Begin your journey with 25 days of leave, increasing by one day per year up to 28 days – our way of saying thank you for your dedication.
• Health & Wellbeing:Your wellbeing is a priority. Enjoy private medical coverage, discounted health plans, virtual GP access, an eye care scheme, and a comprehensive employee assistance programme, all supported by our internal Wellbeing Team.

Ready to join the UK’s largest managed service provider?