Job Description:Location: Remote
Contract Duration: 1 YEAR (with high possibility of extension)
Contract details: B2B/ SRL or PFA
Start Date: ASAP
Role OverviewWe are looking for a
Collaboration Managed Services Engineer (L2) with
German language skills (B2 level) to provide second-line support for collaboration and voice solutions in a managed services environment.
The role focuses on proactively monitoring client environments, resolving medium-complexity incidents and requests, and ensuring service continuity within agreed SLAs. You will act as a key escalation point for L1 teams and work closely with internal CoEs, automation teams, vendors, and clients.
Key Responsibilities- Proactively monitor operational queues and client environments
- Resolve incidents and service requests within agreed SLAs
- Provide second-line (L2) support for collaboration and voice technologies
- Investigate, analyze, and identify root causes of incidents and problems
- Accurately document troubleshooting steps and resolutions in the ticketing system
- Escalate incidents to CoE or management when required and follow through until resolution
- Communicate effectively with clients, internal teams, and third-party vendors
- Execute approved changes, ensuring risks and mitigation plans are clearly documented
- Participate in shift handovers, highlighting critical tickets and upcoming activities
- Support automation initiatives to reduce manual effort and ticket volumes
- Coach and support Service Desk (L1) teams on technical and behavioral topics
- Establish and maintain monitoring for client infrastructure
- Lead initial client escalations for operational issues
- Contribute to change management, including standard and non-standard changes
- Plan and execute approved maintenance activities
- Review and audit tickets for quality and continuous improvement
- Produce trend and incident analysis reports to identify optimization opportunities
Required Skills & ExperienceTechnical Skills
- Microsoft Teams Level 2 engineering experience
- Relevant certifications preferred: MS-900, MS-720, MS-721
- Strong understanding of Voice and Collaboration technologies, including:
- SIP / VoIP
- Microsoft Operator Connect
- SBC and Gateway technologies (e.g. AudioCodes)
- PBXs, call flows, auto attendants, call queues
- Call recording and legacy technologies (e.g. fax)
- Solid networking fundamentals (SIP, VoIP, routing concepts)
- Experience managing and troubleshooting third-party carriers and global number porting
- Familiarity with ServiceNow or similar ticketing tools
- Experience working with vendors and third-party providers
Language Requirements- German - minimum B2 level
- English - professional working proficiency
Certifications & Education- Degree, diploma, or equivalent experience in IT / Computing
- CCNP or equivalent (preferred)
- Microsoft 365 Associate-level certifications (preferred)
- Relevant voice, collaboration, or cloud certifications are a strong plus
Soft Skills & Attributes- Strong communication skills across multicultural environments
- Customer-focused mindset with the ability to manage client expectations
- Ability to work under pressure and handle escalations professionally
- Proactive, structured, and detail-oriented approach
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Adaptability to changing environments and priorities
- Positive attitude and willingness to support extended hours when required