Second Line Support Engineer
Why Ascom?
At Ascom, we build technology that truly matters. Our healthcare IT solutions are used in over 12,000 hospitals worldwide, supporting critical workflows and handling hundreds of millions of alerts every year. This role sits close to the heart of our operations—where technology, healthcare, and real‑world problem solving meet.
Due to continued growth and increasing customer demand, we are expanding our team. This is not a temporary backfill, but a long‑term investment in delivery capacity and talent development.
The Role
As a Second Line Support Engineer, you will work on complex technical issues that go beyond basic helpdesk tasks. You’ll support hospital and healthcare customers, troubleshoot advanced incidents, and help ensure stable, secure systems in mission‑critical environments.
This role is ideal for:
Young graduates in biomedical, ICT, or software engineering
IT professionals with customer care / support experience and solid technical foundations
Engineers who want to grow into healthcare software and systems expertise
What You’ll Do
Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues escalated from First Line Support or field engineers
Work hands‑on with Windows Server environments, SQL databases, and system integrations
Analyze recurring issues and support root cause analysis and long‑term fixes
Register, classify, and process incidents and service requests
Communicate clearly with customers, providing updates and managing expectations
Support SLAs and participate in structured on‑call / weekend rotations
Take part in preventive maintenance activities to ensure system stability
This is a software‑ and system‑focused role, not hardware‑heavy
What You Bring (Must‑Have)
Education in ICT, software engineering, biomedical engineering, or similar (or equivalent experience)
Practical experience or strong knowledge of:
SQL (troubleshooting, queries)
Windows Server environments
Customer support / helpdesk workflows
Understanding of data security principles
Ability to analyze problems and communicate clearly with both colleagues and customers
Nice to Have
Experience in hospital or healthcare environments
ITIL certification
Graduates with strong internships or hands‑on lab experience
Interest in biomedical or clinical software systems
Why Join This Team
Stable growth & long‑term demand – roles support future delivery, not firefighting
Meaningful work – real impact on hospital operations and patient safety
Expert environment – learn from highly experienced colleagues in a centre‑of‑expertise setup
Clear development path – strong entry point into healthcare technology with progression
People‑first leadership – hiring to protect team balance and sustainability
Flexible work model – hybrid setup supported
Diversity & Inclusion Statement
Ascom is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of background, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and has equal opportunities to succeed.
- Department
- Customer Care
- Role
- Second Line Support Engineer
- Locations
- IT Florence
- Remote status
- Hybrid
IT Florence
About Ascom
Decades of innovation
Ascom is a global solutions provider focused on healthcare ICT and mobile workflow solutions. The vision of Ascom is to close digital information gaps allowing for the best possible decisions—anytime and anywhere. Ascom’s mission is to provide mission-critical, near real-time solutions for highly mobile, ad hoc, and time-sensitive environments.