Microbyte

1st/2nd Line IT Support Engineer

Peterborough, CambridgeshireFull TimePosted Aug 20, 2026

Requirements at a glance

1st/2nd Line IT Support Engineer at Microbyte is a full-time role based in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. It does not mention visa sponsorship. Key skills include Azure. Applications are submitted through BambooHR.

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Skills in this posting

  • Azure

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Microbyte is looking for a 1st / 2nd line engineer to join an established MSP with exciting growth plans. This role will be for the Peterborough Headquarters and will mainly be office-based with the option of onsite work after probation. Previous IT-career experience is required, and the candidate will need to demonstrate critical thinking, superb communication skills and problem solving.


THE CANDIDATE MUST HAVE PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IN A HIGH-PRESSURE ENVIRONMENT INVOLVING MANY CALLS AND CASES EACH DAY. MSP OR NOC EXPERIENCE IS AN ESSENTIAL CRITERIA FOR THIS ROLE.


The role will include:

  • Call-taking and immediate fixes (triage)
  • Pre-booked support tickets
  • Working with forward-thinking engineers and the latest technologies
  • On-the-job training and support for qualifications (Microsoft, 3CX, Cisco etc.)
  • Diverse customer-base and solution portfolio
  • Integration with a fast-paced, international team of people
  • Excellent, developed roadmap opportunities for clear progression


Role Specifics:

  • Probation Period: 3 months
  • Working Hours: 08:45 – 17:30
  • Project work: Opportunities available
  • Transport: Must have a full UK driving license – pool cars available
  • Salary: Dependent on experience but based on a clear roadmap


Working Knowledge Required:

  • PC, Mac + Windows Server (2016, 2019, 2022) Administration
  • Virtualisation Technologies (VMWare + Hyper-V)
  • Office 365 Administration (Exchange Online, Teams + SharePoint)
  • Printer Management + Administration
  • General Application Support (Office, Sage etc.)
  • Networking Concepts (DHCP, DNS, IP, NAT etc.)
  • Backup Management + Administration
  • Remote Support Tools
  • Active Directory + Azure AD Administration
  • Basic VoIP Understanding


For Microbyte to provide a fast and reliable service it is important to be able to confidently and efficiently prioritise, diagnose, research, and solve support issues.

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