Support Engineer; x

Do you love IT? Is there no problem you don't like to solve? At Sota Solutions, people are at the heart of what we do and we genuinely believe in the services we deliver for our customers.

We blend technology into managed solutions support, cloud, security, connectivity, voice, and more delivered with a personal, customer‑first approach. If you thrive in collaborative, respectful, and trusting environments where courage to challenge and innovate is celebrated, you’ll feel at home here.

You'll be responsible for handling second and third line support requests, delivering brilliant customer experience through troubleshooting and configuration changes.

You'll need deep technical expertise, strong problem‑solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments to ensure exceptional customer experiences.

This is a 24/7 engineering role, and you will be required to work a rotating shift pattern that includes night shifts. The pattern operates on a cycle of 4 days on, followed by 4 days off. Day shifts run from 8:00am to 8:00pm, and every 5th rotation will consist of night shifts
, working from 8:00pm to 8:00am.

• Diagnosing and resolving technical issues across infrastructure, networking, and application layers.
• Communicating effectively with customers to manage expectations and provide updates.
• Collaborating with internal teams to ensure timely resolution of customer issues.
• Prioritising customer support requests to ensure that Sota maintains high levels of customer satisfaction and, where applicable, achieves its contracted SLA and KPI performance targets.

• Microsoft technologies (Windows Operating Systems, Microsoft 365, Exchange, etc.)
• Virtualisation technologies (Hyper‑V, VMware, Citrix)
• Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)
• AI and automation tools
• Active Directory and identity management
• Networking (LAN/WAN, firewalls, VPNs, routing/switching)
• Hardware (servers, storage, end‑user devices)
• Application support (line‑of‑business apps, SaaS platforms)
• Backup and cybersecurity solutions

• Managing patching and updates across servers, endpoints, and network devices to maintain security and compliance.
• Capacity & performance management, monitoring and optimising system performance, storage, and network capacity.
• Participating in Disaster recovery & business continuity scenarios and tests.
• Monitoring & incident response, configure and maintain monitoring tools (RMM, SIEM), respond to alerts, and perform root cause analysis.

• Experience in an MSP or enterprise IT environment.
• Significant knowledge of Microsoft Operating Systems, virtualisation technologies (Hyper‑V/VMware), networking, common applications and hardware.
• Strong understanding of ITIL principles and service management best practices.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certifications, VMware VCP, CCNA, CompTIA Network+/Security+).
• Proven track record of resolving complex technical issues.

• Up to £40,000 based on experience and skills
• 31 days holiday (pro‑rata) including bank holidays
• Cash plan medical cover
• Linked In Learning Training Subscription
• A fantastic working environment

We are committed to having a workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity of background, identity, experience, and thought strengthens Sota and enables us to better serve our colleagues, customers, and communities. We strive to provide equal opportunities in all aspects of employment ensuring decisions are made fairly, transparently, and without discrimination of any kind.