It Cloud Engineer Level 3 Apprenticeship - Xcm
QA Limited · Yorkshire And Humberside · LS1 2JT
About the role
Ready to kickstart your career in the cloud? ☁️ XCM is looking for ambitious individuals to join our Cloud Engineering Apprenticeship program! 🚀
Earn while you learn, ditch the student debt, and gain epic hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure. You'll build in-demand skills, get mentored by industry pros, and become part of an awesome cloud transformation journey. 🌟 Plus, there are clear paths for career growth after the apprenticeship!
About the Role:
As XCM levels up its cloud game, you'll dive deep into Azure, networking, automation, and infrastructure, working hand-in-hand with experienced engineers. Initially, you'll soak up knowledge through training, mentorship, and shadowing. As you grow, you'll take on more responsibility, supporting real business systems and projects. By the end, you'll have a recognized qualification, solid industry experience, and a launchpad for a killer cloud engineering career. 🚀
What You'll Do:
- Master the basics of Microsoft Azure: VMs, storage, networking, identity. 💻
- Help with routine system tasks, user access, and monitoring. 👁️
- Understand networking essentials: IP addressing, DNS, firewalls, VPNs. 🌐
- Automate tasks with simple PowerShell and Python scripts. 🐍
- Get familiar with cool tools like Git, Terraform, and Kubernetes. 🛠️
- Assist with maintenance, updates, and cloud projects (under supervision!). ✅
- Collaborate closely with your mentor and the engineering crew. 🤝
- Communicate your progress, ask questions, and get support when you need it. 🤔
- Build connections across engineering, security, data, and product teams. 👥
Tech You'll Learn:
Microsoft Azure, Azure Networking, Entra ID, Azure Monitor, Windows Server, Linux, Networking (IP, DNS, Firewalls, VPNs), PowerShell, Python, Git, Terraform, Kubernetes. 🤯
What You'll Bring:
- A serious interest in tech, cloud computing, or IT. 💡
- A hunger to learn and grow your skills. 💪
- Great communication and organization. 🗣️
- Reliability, proactivity, and a team-player vibe. 👍
- Bonus Points For: IT/computing qualifications, personal projects, coding experience, home labs, or any tech-related hobbies. 💯
- Bonus Points For: Previous work, volunteering, or customer-facing experience. 🌟
Entry Requirements:
- 3 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 4+ (A-C) in any subject.
- GCSE Maths and English (or equivalents) at grades 3+ (D or above).
- Must not have an existing qualification at the same or higher level in a similar subject.
Work Schedule:
37.5 hours per week. ⏰
Perks:
- 23 days annual leave + bank holidays. 🏖️
- Birthday day off! 🎂
- Private health insurance. 🩺
- Workplace pension. 💰
- Death in Service cover. 🛡️
Future Prospects:
90% of our apprentices land permanent jobs after completing the program – that's 20% higher than the national average! 🎉
Ready to Apply?
Hit that apply button to learn more! Apply early, as applications may close before the deadline. Don't miss out! 👉
Key responsibilities
- Learn the fundamentals of Microsoft Azure, including virtual machines, storage, networking and identity management
- Support routine system administration tasks, user access management and monitoring activities
- Develop an understanding of networking concepts including IP addressing, DNS, firewalls and VPNs
- Create simple PowerShell and Python scripts to automate tasks
- Gain exposure to tools such as Git, Terraform and Kubernetes