IT Support Apprentice CAMBRIDGE CRYSTALLOGRAPHIC DATA CENTRE

You will play a vital role in maintaining and supporting the company's computer systems and infrastructure. This is an excellent opportunity to learn a broad range of system administration skills for an individual looking to gain hands-on experience. Along with benefiting form a fully funded structured programme of learning/apprenticeship.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 03 Nov 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £16,000.00

  • Working week

    Days and shifts to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    17 Months

  • Possible start date

    13 Nov 2023

  • Date posted

    14 Jul 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000182941

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Assisting in the deployment and maintenance of cloud services
  • Helping maintain on-prem workstations, network devices, and software applications
  • Responding to help desk tickets and provide technical support to our users
  • Collaborating with the systems team to implement and maintain cybersecurity measures and best practices
  • Contributing to the development and maintenance of IT documentation, including system configurations, processes, and procedures
  • Staying up to date with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices in systems administration

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Why choose our Azure Cloud Support Specialist apprenticeship?

The new Microsoft Azure Cloud Support Specialist Level 3 programme has been designed in partnership with Microsoft to build Azure cloud capabilities in your organisation.

This new Microsoft apprenticeship is part of QA's drive to support Microsoft’s Get On 2021 campaign, a five-year initiative to help 1.5 million people build careers in technology and help 300,000 connect to tech job opportunities.

QA’s Azure Cloud Support Specialist Level 3 apprenticeship programme enables the apprentice to:

  • Learn on-premise and cloud-enabled technologies and services
  • Learn technical content that aligns to and is relevant to employers and the market
  • Gain an Azure Fundamentals Qualification and a Microsoft 365 fundamentals qualification
  • Get an introduction to Windows, Linux and PowerShell

Tools and technologies learned: Learners will learn to use Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Windows 10, AWS, Linux, PowerShell.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

90% of QA apprentices secure full-time employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Team working

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent 3 of any subject (Grade 4+ (A* - C)) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths & English (Grade 3+ (D or above)) Essential

Things to consider

Important information: QA’s apprenticeships are funded by the Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA), an executive agency of the Department for Education. To be eligible for a Government funded apprenticeship you must have lived in the UK or European Economic Area (EEA) for the last 3 consecutive years.

About the employer

The Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre (CCDC) The CCDC is an independent research organisation, partnered with the University of Cambridge. We compile the Cambridge Structural Database (CSD) and develop software applications in structural chemistry and molecular modelling.  Our products are distributed worldwide to both academic and industrial user communities.  We offer ​ an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary in a highly respected organisation.

Employer

CAMBRIDGE CRYSTALLOGRAPHIC DATA CENTRE

Address

12 UNION ROAD

CAMBRIDGE

CB2 1EZ

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Training

Training provider

QA LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Information communications technician

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 03 Nov 2023