3rd Line Team Lead

  • Context Recruitment
  • City, Sheffield
  • 21/10/2025
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications

Job Description

3rd Line Team Lead

Location: Remote (UK-based)
Salary: Up to 60k, depending on experience

Full-Time, Permanent

A leading Managed Services Provider is recruiting for a 3rd Line Team Lead to manage a skilled team of engineers supporting Microsoft technologies across a diverse client base. This role is approximately 80% technical and 20% managerial, suited to someone who wants to remain hands-on while guiding a high-performing team.

Key responsibilities:

  • Leading a remote team of 3rd Line Engineers, providing technical guidance, mentoring and performance oversight
  • Supporting Microsoft environments including On-Premises Active Directory, Microsoft 365 and Azure
  • Acting as an escalation point for complex technical issues and ensuring timely resolution
  • Collaborating with internal teams and clients to deliver high-quality service and drive continuous improvement
  • Enhancing operational efficiency through documentation, process optimisation and proactive problem-solving

Required experience:

  • Strong experience in a 3rd Line Support role, ideally within a Managed Services or MSP setting
  • In-depth knowledge of Microsoft technologies: Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365 and Azure
  • Proven leadership skills with a passion for team development and success
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
  • Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate are advantageous

Must be eligible for SC Clearance.

Paying up to 60k.

Remote based.