Senior 3rd-Line Server Engineer: Azure & Windows Specialist

Akkodis; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a skilled 3rd Line Server Engineer in Middlesbrough to administer and optimise Microsoft-based infrastructure, cloud services and enterprise systems. You will provide third-line support and technical expertise across the organisation.

You will manage a 600+ server estate, ensuring patches, monitoring and performance, while collaborating with ICT teams and business stakeholders to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Microsoft Azure/Entra and Microsoft 365 administration.
• Extensive knowledge of Windows Server environments, Active Directory, DNS and DHCP.
• Experience supporting Microsoft RDS/AVD and Exchange environments.
• Proven Systems Administration experience and strong troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support Microsoft Azure/Entra, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Windows Server and enterprise infrastructure platforms.
• Manage and maintain a global server estate of 600+ servers, ensuring systems are patched, monitored and operating efficiently.
• Provide 3rd line technical support, troubleshooting complex hardware, software and infrastructure issues.

Skills

Azure/Entra

Microsoft 365 administration

Windows Server

Active Directory

DNS & DHCP

RDS/AVD

Exchange

Troubleshooting

Tools

RDS/AVD

Exchange

Job description

Akkodis is seeking a skilled 3rd Line Server Engineer in Middlesbrough to administer and optimise Microsoft-based infrastructure, cloud services and enterprise systems. You will provide third-line support and technical expertise across the organisation.

You will manage a 600+ server estate, ensuring patches, monitoring and performance, while collaborating with ICT teams and business stakeholders to drive continuous improvement initiatives.