3rd Line Engineer

Job Title: 3rd Line Engineer

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Were one of the UKs most forward-thinking law firms built on a foundation of innovation collaboration and ambition. Join us and lets shape the future together.

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The role in 60 seconds

• Role:3rd Line Engineer
• Team:Core Infrastructure and Apps (CIA)
• Location: Hybrid working from Bristol
• Working Pattern:Full-time
• Why this role matters: This is a pivotal opportunity to provide 3rd line technical support and project deliverables for a critical line of business applications and related infrastructure.

What youll do

This position reports directly to the Technical Lead and will work within our Core Infrastructure and APPS (CIA) team. This role is office based 2 days per week with some travel to other office locations anticipated.

Our team provides third line technical support and servicing across the traditional Microsoft Windows Server and Microsoft 365 ecosystems and primary Legal Applications that reside upon them.

Its an exciting time to be joining as the roadmap over the next 2 years involves significant investment and transformation of our service to be cloud first and Azure native where possible. Some of our key projects include iManage cloud adoption upgrades of our major legal application portfolio integration works with firm acquisitions within the Microsoft 356 platform replacement of ITSM tooling with ServiceNow and migration of key workloads into Azure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide third-line support and resolution for business-critical applications and productivity tools following ITIL practices.

• Act as the main liaison with application vendors and internal/external teams to ensure stable secure and supportable solutions.

• Plan coordinate and execute application upgrades and cloud migrations managing risks testing and communications.

• Contribute technical expertise to projects including server builds application rollouts configurations and cross-team collaborations.

• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation evaluate third-party proposals and recommend improvements for processes and platforms.

• Collaborate with Cyber Security Managed Services and Software & Data Engineering teams driving efficiency automation and team upskilling.

What were looking for

We are looking for a 3rd line Application & Infrastructure Support engineer who has proven experience in enterprise application support or infrastructure engineering. Due to the applications we work with ideally you will come from a legal or professional services.

Ideally you will have exposure to the following tech stack:

Microsoft & Windows Stack:

• Windows Server Hybrid (AD Group Policy IIS PKI NPS)

• Microsoft 365 (Entra ID Teams Exchange Online Windows 11 Intune Office apps templates/add-ins/macros)

• Microsoft Azure (VMs App Services Networking Storage Monitor Security & Identity Management)

• Automation & Scripting: PowerShell Microsoft Graph ARM templates Logic Apps Event Grid/Service Bus (desired)

• SQL Server fundamentals & Azure DevOps in Agile delivery

Legal Applications:

• iManage Elite 3E InTapp Time Elite MatterSphere Chrome River/Emburse HighQ Litera suite

Other Technologies & Tools:

• Virtual Cloud PCs (Azure Virtual Desktop Windows 365)

• Power Platform (Power Automate Power Apps Dynamics 365)

• Monitoring & Security: LogicMonitor Qualys Microsoft Defender Purview

• ServiceNow domain/certificate management print/scan tools (Equitrac ShareScan Kappris)

• Networking & Cisco (switching DNS DHCP VLANs Meraki)

• PowerShell App Deployment Toolkit (PSADT)

Join a seriously ambitious firm

At Foot Anstey were committed to making a difference for our people our clients and society. Heres what makes us stand out:

• An ambitious growth strategy that opens up opportunities for our people to make their mark.
• A client base that spans household names thriving startups and ambitious enterprises.
• A culture built on our values of being refreshingly human entrepreneurial inclusive and collaborative.
• A strong focus on being a responsible business with a commitment to sustainability and giving back to our communities.
• Comprehensive professional development and training whatever your role and level we have training that will support you to achieve your goals.

Progressive benefits tailored to you

We believe our people are our greatest asset. Thats why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing including:

• Competitive salary and performance-linked bonus.
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Private healthcare and wellbeing initiatives (e.g. mental health support gym memberships).
• An open flexible working environment.
• Find out more about our benefits and work environment hereLife at Foot Anstey Foot Anstey

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  • With a straightforward process typically involving two interviews our talent acquisition team will guide you through every step ensuring you feel confident and prepared to show us what you can do.
  • Were here to support your individual needs. If you require any adaptations or adjustments were more than happy to accommodate these. Before your interview well contact you to discuss the themes well cover and answer any questions you might have.
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