2nd Line Support Team Leader

Company: Xact Placements Limited
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Location: Richmond
Job Description:

Job Title: 2nd Line Support Team LeaderLocation: Near Richmond, London (On-site)Salary: £40,000 – £45,000

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and versatile IT professional to join our client in South West London. This role combines hands‑on 2nd Line Support with team leadership and project coordination responsibilities within a fast‑paced Managed Service Provider.

You will play a key role in supporting clients, delivering IT projects, and leading a small team of engineers to ensure high-quality service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide advanced technical support for escalated issues across desktop, server, and network environments
  • Troubleshoot and resolve incidents related to Microsoft technologies, networking, and cloud services
  • Manage and maintain client infrastructure, including patching, monitoring, and upgrades
  • Allocate tickets and manage workloads to meet SLAs
  • Drive best practices, service improvements, and process adherence
  • Act as a key escalation point and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction
  • Assist in planning and delivering IT projects
  • Coordinate internal resources and track project progress
  • Maintain project documentation and communicate updates to stakeholders

Required Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience in a 2nd Line Support role within an MSP environment (essential)
  • Previous experience leading or mentoring a team
  • Strong troubleshooting skills across:
    • Windows Server & Desktop OS
    • Microsoft 365 / Azure
    • Active Directory & Group Policy
    • Networking (DNS, DHCP, VPNs, firewalls)
  • Experience supporting multiple clients in a fast‑paced environment
  • Solid understanding of ITIL principles and ticketing systems

Desirable Skills

  • Experience with project delivery or coordination
  • Relevant certifications (e.g. Microsoft, CompTIA, ITIL)
  • Exposure to cybersecurity tools and best practices

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Posted: April 17th, 2026