3rd Line Support Engineer

Trust Systems Ltd; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Trust Systems Ltd in Farnborough is seeking a Senior Infrastructure professional to join our on-site team. You will act as the final escalation point for severe incidents and drive root-cause analysis.

You will maintain and secure servers, virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V, Nutanix), storage, and cloud environments, while planning migrations and technical changes. You will mentor junior staff and document SOPs.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of Windows Server and hosting platforms.
• Advanced knowledge of Windows 11, VMware, Hyper-V and Nutanix support and administration.
• Advanced knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policies and Intune.
• Solid background of Cyber Security and patching fundamentals (experience of CrowdStrike desired).
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the final internal escalation point for severe or recurring incidents that 1st and 2nd line teams cannot fix, performing root cause analysis.
• Maintain, upgrade, and secure servers, virtualisation platforms (VMware, Hyper-V, Nutanix), storage arrays, and cloud environments.
• Plan, design, and implement technical changes and system migrations.
• Provide technical guidance to junior support staff and write clear standard operating procedures or knowledge base articles.

Skills

Windows Server

Windows 11

VMware

Hyper-V

Nutanix

Active Directory

Group Policies

Intune

Cyber Security

Patching fundamentals

Networking fundamentals

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

BPSS/SC security checks

Job description

Reporting to – Senior Service Delivery Manager

Location – Farnborough, Cody Park, UK

About Trust Systems:

Trust Systems offer critical Digital, Network and Cloud solutions ensuring scalable infrastructure for their market leading clients. We pride ourselves on high customer satisfaction and offer a client facing service desk to ensure a smooth running of these solutions. Since 2006, we have created hardware and software solutions, recently the cloud-based solutions have been developed to optimise client’s efficiency and capability to grow.

Trust Systems offer a collaborative working environment where you are encouraged to think outside of the box when resolving issues. You will be fully supported in your role and will have access to relevant courses to broaden your skills.

Job Overview

• Complex Troubleshooting: Act as the final internal escalation point for severe or recurring incidents that 1st and 2nd line teams cannot fix, performing root cause analysis
• Infrastructure Management: Maintain, upgrade, and secure servers, virtualisation platforms (VMware, Hyper-V, Nutanix), storage arrays, and cloud environments
• Project Delivery: Plan, design, and implement technical changes and system migrations
• Mentorship & Documentation: Provide technical guidance to junior support staff and write clear standard operating procedures or knowledge base articles
• Experience: Proven history in a tier-3 or senior infrastructure role within a Managed Service Provider (MSP) or internal corporate IT setting

Key skills, experience, and qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of Windows Server and hosting platforms
• Advanced knowledge of Windows 11, VMware, Hyper-V and Nutanix support and administration
• Advanced knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policies and Intune
• Solid background of Cyber Security and patching fundamentals (experience of CrowdStrike desired)
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

The Successful Applicant

Due to the nature of our client, you will need to pass a background check to BPSS and SC Standard. Applicants that do not meet this requirement cannot be progressed.

This is a fully on‑site role, 5 days per week Mon-Fri. A valid UK Driving Licence is essential.

Applicants that do not meet this requirement cannot be progressed.

The successful candidate will be rewarded with great training, a positive environment in which to work and a competitive package including: