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Bloomsbury

Infrastructure Engineer (3rd line)

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$118K - $155K/yr

You will be required to develop, maintain and support the company infrastructure, keeping up with ... As a 3rd line Engineer, you will have an active role in the helpdesk function within the IT Service ...

Uptime

2nd Line Support Engineer

Temple Terrace, FL · Hybrid

... engineers to ensure continuous growth and development throughout the team. What will I get up to day to day? You will be responsible for delivering 2nd line IT support services to the customer base ...

Uptime Solutions Ltd

2nd Line Support Engineer

Tampa, FL · On-site

... engineers to ensure continuous growth and development throughout the team. What will I get up to day to day? You will be responsible for delivering 2nd line IT support services to the customer base ...

Uptime Solutions Ltd

NY · On-site

... engineers to ensure continuous growth and development throughout the team. What will I get up to day to day? You will be responsible for delivering 2nd line IT support services to the customer base ...

UPTIME

NY · On-site

... engineers to ensure continuous growth and development throughout the team. What will I get up to day to day? You will be responsible for delivering 2nd line IT support services to the customer base ...

RIT Solutions, Inc.

Angular UI Developer

Charlotte, NC · On-site

... third-line support as required. Responsibilities : • Be part of a business facing IT team to ... programming • Experience with graph ql • Experience with CMS • Knowledge of build/deployment ...

Evolution

Service Support Specialist

Atlantic City, NJ · On-site

$20/hr

Escalating all incidents that cannot be resolved at 1st line to the appropriate 2nd line, or 3rd ... leading developer and provider of products and services for online casino entertainment. Our ...

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How much do 3rd line support engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for 3rd line support engineer in the United States is $39.87, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $29.57 and $46.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a 3rd line support engineer?

To thrive as a 3rd Line Support Engineer, you need advanced troubleshooting skills, deep technical knowledge in networking, server infrastructure, and operating systems, often complemented by certifications such as Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP). Familiarity with ticketing systems, remote management tools, virtualization platforms, and enterprise-level monitoring software is typically required. Strong analytical thinking, effective communication, and patience are crucial soft skills for resolving complex issues and supporting colleagues. These competencies ensure swift resolution of escalated technical problems, minimize downtime, and maintain robust IT service delivery.

What are some typical challenges faced by a 3rd line support engineer, and how can they be effectively managed?

As a 3rd Line Support Engineer, you’ll often encounter complex and escalated technical issues that require deep troubleshooting skills and specialized knowledge. Common challenges include diagnosing rare or critical system failures, managing time-sensitive incidents, and balancing multiple priorities from various departments. To manage these effectively, strong analytical skills, clear documentation practices, and proactive communication with both internal teams and external vendors are essential. Collaborating closely with 1st and 2nd line support, as well as staying current with new technologies, will help you resolve issues efficiently and contribute positively to your team's success.

What is a 3rd line support engineer?

A 3rd line support engineer is a senior technical specialist responsible for resolving complex issues that cannot be fixed by first or second line support teams. They often work with advanced troubleshooting, system configurations, and may use tools like remote access software or diagnostic utilities to resolve persistent problems.

What is the salary of a 3rd line support engineer?

The salary of a 3rd line support engineer typically ranges from $40,000 to $70,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and industry. Senior professionals with specialized skills or certifications can earn higher salaries, often exceeding $80,000.
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Senior .Net Application Support Engineer

Fort Mill, SC • On-site

Accord Technologies Inc.
IT Services • 51 - 200 employees
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Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

Sr .Net Application Support Engineer
Location: Fort Mills, SC (Onsite)
Position type: W2 contract

Mandatory: 
Extensive 3rd line support experience needed on .Net applications, Production support
Candidate should be from Financial / Equity/Capital Market domain.
Having good educational background/ Certifications required

Key Functions:

3rd line support Developer

- 8-10 years of experience required C # and .net and backend SQL
- 8-10+ years of solid experience in database application support across multiple databases (SQL Server, Sybase, PostgreSQL).
Role Requirements:
- Extensive experience providing 3rd line support, including diagnosing, solving, and resolving complex technical issues related to database systems and integrations, ensuring high availability and performance.
- Prior experience working in data-intensive applications, demonstrating a capacity to handle, analyze, and optimize large datasets and complex database structures.
- Solid experience in debugging sophisticated SQL queries, stored procedures, triggers, scripts, cursors, and views, with a focus on SQL code tuning, consolidating views, and supervising database performance metrics.
- Solid experience in C#.NET, showcasing proficiency in programming and application development within .NET frameworks to support database operations and integrations.
- Familiarity with PostgreSQL Aurora, queues, elastic search, indicating a broad understanding of database technologies and the ability to use these tools for improved data processing and search capabilities.
- Good experience with cloud services (AWS or Azure preferred), demonstrating a capability to use cloud-based resources and services for database hosting, scaling, and management.
- Some experience in Business and Technical Analysis, Quality Assurance, Delivery Management, and/or Emerging Technology and Governance, reflecting well-rounded abilities that support project management, quality assurance practices, and the exploration of new technologies.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, essential for effective collaboration with internal and external collaborators, clear documentation, and the ability to convey complex technical information to non-technical audiences.
Preferred Requirements:
- Application support background
Key Functions and Responsibilities
As a Senior Support Engineer specializing in SQL within FTSE Engineering, the individual will be expected to lead and supervise day to day activities surrounding production support of critical systems. The candidate must be an authority in diagnosing, solving, and resolving complex technical issues that advance beyond first and second-line support, ensuring the stability and reliability of our production systems.
The ideal candidate will collaborate with other technology teams and business users to deeply understand the complex user journeys, workflows, and data interactions involved in the Index business lifecycle. This understanding is crucial for effectively addressing and resolving high-level technical support issues.
This role works with the FTSE Engineering – 3rd Line Support Manager and will require close collaboration with both internal and external index business collaborators, including Full Stack Developers, Product Owners, Business Analysts, and technology teams.
The Senior Support Engineer will also work directly with users and technical teams to manage, diagnose, and resolve technical issues within our key Index Platforms, which embrace innovative technologies and AWS cloud-native architecture.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working software engineer who is adept in , long-term fixes for database applications across multiple databases (SQL Server, Sybase, PostgreSQL) and possesses solid experience in providing 3rd line support, including incident management, and collaborating closely with business collaborators.