Lead Tech Engineer

Remote

IT

Full-time

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Service Operations & Technical Delivery

  • Manage the end-to-end support workflow, from initial issue assessment and prioritisation through assignment, escalation, and resolution, ensuring smooth operations and SLA compliance.

  • Serve as the highest-level escalation contact for challenging technical cases, delivering clear resolutions while reinforcing client trust.

  • Oversee day-to-day support activities, proactively detecting operational friction and addressing issues before they impact service quality.

  • Ensure consistent application of technical documentation standards, service procedures, and security requirements across all support functions.


Leadership & Capability Building

  • Guide and support engineers through hands-on technical mentoring, coaching, and structured performance feedback.

  • Promote a results-driven culture emphasising ownership, skill development, and continuous improvement.

  • Demonstrate leadership through active technical involvement and sound judgement in complex decision-making scenarios.


Strategy, Projects & Optimisation

  • Partner with senior stakeholders to design and roll out scalable support models aligned with organisational objectives.

  • Lead technical onboarding for new customers and supervise delivery of implementation projects to ensure smooth handovers.

  • Review recurring incidents and operational pain points, introducing preventative measures and workflow enhancements.

  • Identify service improvement opportunities and support account growth through technical input into expansion or upsell initiatives.


Collaboration & Performance Reporting

  • Coordinate closely with internal teams to ensure services are delivered accurately and on schedule.

  • Prepare and present regular operational updates covering team output, client sentiment, escalations, and key performance indicators to the Operations Manager.

  • Stay informed on evolving technologies, certifications, and industry best practices to support innovation and team upskilling.


Qualifications

  • Degree or diploma in an IT or technology-related discipline.

  • Advanced 3CX VoIP certification or comparable expertise.

  • Senior-level Microsoft certifications.

  • ITIL certification.

  • Networking certification (Ubiquiti/UniFi preferred, or equivalent alternatives).


Skills & Professional Experience

Technical Background

  • Minimum 10 years’ experience within MSP or similar technical support environments, including at least 3 years in a senior or leadership capacity.

  • Strong hands-on expertise in:

    • Microsoft 365 and Azure environments

    • 3CX and Microsoft Teams voice solutions

    • Network architecture, deployment, and ongoing management

    • Cybersecurity controls, monitoring platforms, and compliance standards

    • Backup and disaster recovery design and execution

    • DNS, IP networking, and secure remote connectivity

  • Proven track record of delivering technical initiatives from planning through completion.

Leadership & Operations

  • Demonstrated success in leading teams, mentoring engineers, and collaborating across departments.

  • Deep understanding of ticketing platforms, escalation models, and SLA-focused operations.

  • Ability to streamline processes and implement scalable operational improvements.

  • Experience overseeing small to mid-sized technical projects.

  • Trusted advisor mindset with the ability to build long-term client relationships.

Communication & Work Style

  • Strong command of written and spoken English.

  • Confident communicator in client-facing contexts via calls, email, and messaging tools.

  • Skilled at simplifying complex technical topics into practical, business-friendly recommendations.

  • Highly organised with effective prioritisation and time management skills.

  • Analytical, detail-conscious, and driven by continuous improvement.

  • Comfortable adapting to fast-changing, high-pressure environments.

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