2nd Line Support Engineer - Remote

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic tech services company is seeking a Remote Support Engineer 2nd Line to deliver high-quality support to an international clientele. Candidates should have 3+ years in IT support, strong technical skills including expertise in Office 365 and Azure, and a passion for excellent customer service. This is a remote position based in Cape Town, with a salary range of R40k–R60k negotiable.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in 2nd line IT support, ideally within an MSP environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of on-premise infrastructure, servers, and networking.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality 2nd line remote support for international clients.
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

2nd line support experience

Problem-solving

Customer service skills

Technical knowledge of IT infrastructure

Detail-oriented

Education

Degree, Diploma, Microsoft or equivalent certifications

Tools

Office 365

Azure

ITSM systems

Job description

Overview

Remote Support Engineer 2nd Line. Make Your Mark with a Fast-Growing, People-First Tech Business. Remote (Cape Town) | R40kR60k Negotiable

About Our Client

Our client is a dynamic, fast-growing technology services company with over two decades of experience delivering cutting-edge IT solutions. With consistent year-on-year growth, a strong reputation for excellence, and a culture that puts people first, they're shaping the future of IT support for small and medium-sized businesses. They're committed to innovation, collaboration, and empowering their teams to thrive in a challenging yet rewarding environment.

The Role

Remote Support Engineer 2nd Line

This role exists to provide high-quality 2nd line remote support to a diverse international client base, ensuring incidents and service requests are resolved efficiently and customer satisfaction remains consistently high. You\'ll act as a key problem solver, handling complex queries, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring contractual obligations are met while upholding the company\'s values of precision, collaboration, and exceptional customer care.

Key Responsibilities

• Minimum 3 years proven 2nd line support experience in a busy IT environment
• Deliver 2nd line remote support services for contracted and non-contracted clients
• Troubleshoot and resolve desktop, server, network, and Office 365 issues
• Manage incidents and service requests through the ITSM system, ensuring SLA compliance
• Escalate unresolved issues appropriately and follow through to resolution
• Provide mentoring and escalation support for junior engineers
• Recommend improvements, procedures, and adoption of new technologies
• Create technical guides and documentation as part of continuous improvement

About You

• 3+ years experience in 2nd line IT support, ideally within an MSP environment
• Strong technical knowledge of on-premise infrastructure, servers, networking, and cloud (Office 365, Azure)
• Confident troubleshooting complex PC, server, and network issues
• Relevant IT qualifications (Degree, Diploma, Microsoft or equivalent certifications)
• Strong communication and customer service skills with a professional, client-focused approach
• Highly organised, able to prioritise under pressure, and committed to meeting performance metrics
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive in identifying and solving problems
• Advantageous: SonicWall, ITIL Foundation, or additional Microsoft/Azure certifications