2nd Line Support Engineer

"At Klipboard we've introduced a flexible hybrid work policy, where employees spend three days in the office and two days working from home. This approach promotes a balanced work environment that combines office collaboration with the comfort and convenience of remote work."

Klipboard provides specialist software, services and support to deliver fully integrated trading and business management solutions to companies in the distributive trade – wherever they are in the world. With a unique depth of knowledge and experience in ERP/SaaS solutions, Klipboard has a wide range of clients includes wholesalers, distributors, merchants and retailers from small traders to multinational enterprises. Klipboard has offices in the UK, Ireland, The Netherlands, South Africa, Kenya and North America. Our mission is simple: to design and deliver high performance, integrated ERP solutions that enable our distributive trade customers to source effectively, stock efficiently, sell profitably and service competitively

We are seeking a 2nd Line Support Engineer to join our dynamic team and provide exceptional technical support to a global client base. This role offers the opportunity to transition from traditional IT solutions to advanced cloud and security technologies. The successful candidate will have an excellent base of experience and knowledge with traditional Microsoft technologies such as Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy and Microsoft 365 and experience managing Azure resources.

The successful candidate will then work with the latest Microsoft services, developing expertise in areas such as:

Azure Cloud & Virtual Desktops

Microsoft Sentinel

Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Privileged Identity Management

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

This position involves operating in a fast-paced MSP environment to ensure the availability, performance, and security of customers’ cloud workloads.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality support for incidents and service requests raised through our Service Desk, working with technologies such as Active Directory, Entra DS, Group Policy, InTune, Exchange Online, Windows Server, and Remote Desktop Services/Azure Virtual Desktop.

Respond to monitoring alerts for Microsoft Azure IaaS/PaaS/SaaS services, network connectivity, and Microsoft 365 services to proactively address potential issues.

Investigate and resolve security alerts for Microsoft 365 users and Azure workloads, addressing concerns like user account security, suspicious activity, antivirus alerts, and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) notifications.

Review, install, and test security and application updates, leveraging automation to maintain and improve customer environments.

Collaborate with customers and internal teams to implement migrations and deliver solutions tailored to customer requirements.

Maintain regular communication with customers via Service Desk tools, email and Teams meetings.

Working Arrangements

Hybrid working model: 2 days remote, 3 days in the Bromsgrove office.

All necessary equipment for home working will be provided.

Shift pattern includes

Week 1: 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM

Week 2: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM

Week 3: 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM

Week 4: 1:30 PM to 10:00 PM

On-call responsibilities (paid per rotation) and occasional out-of-hours work (incl. paid overtime).

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Proficiency in traditional Microsoft Windows Server solutions, including

Active Directory and Group Policy

File and Print services

Remote Desktop Services

PowerShell scripting (other scripting languages (bash, Python, etc.) would also be beneficial)

Fundamental knowledge of TCP/IP networking, VPNs, and network connectivity.

Experience administering Microsoft 365 services (Email, OneDrive, Teams, SharePoint).

Experience in administering Entra DS (standalone and hybrid)

Experience in administering Azure Virtual Desktop, Azure vNets & Azure Storage Accounts

Understanding of IT security practices and tools (e.g.: Antivirus, Email Filtering, Web Filtering, RBAC).

Required Experience

Previous experience within a 2nd Line Role is extremely desirable

Active Microsoft Azure & 365 certifications are extremely desirable.

Previous experience within an MSP environment is preferred

Active Directory: 3 years

Microsoft Windows Server: 3 years

IP networking: 2 years

Azure resource and infrastructure (VMs, vNets, Storage Accounts, etc.) administration: 1 year

Entra DS Administration: 3 years

Microsoft 365 administration: 3 years

Equal Opportunities

As a global company, we value and respect the diversity of our workforce, aiming to empower everyone to embrace each other's differences. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to our company and culture. We recognize the benefits of a diverse workforce, where creativity and valuing differences enable us all to thrive and sparks innovation.

If you require any help, adjustments and/or support during the interview and offer process then please advise our TA or HR team.

Research shows that women and other underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a role unless they meet every listed requirement. However, we recognise that skills and experience come in many forms, and we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every criterion. If you are passionate about this role and believe you have the right mindset and transferrable skills, we would love to hear from you!

To all recruitment agencies: Klipboard does not accept agency speculative resumes. At present we only accept CV’s from Agencies on our PSL who have been assigned specific position/s. Please do not forward resumes to our careers site or direct to Klipboard employee as this does not constitute an introduction and Klipboard retrospectively will not be liable for any candidate ownership or fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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