Junior Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer
13 days ago
Blackfriars
Junior Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer Salary: Starting salary of ÂŁ35,000 with structured increases over the 24âmonth programme, with earning potential of up to circa ÂŁ60,000 on completion Contract: Fixed-term 24-month programme Location: Hybrid role, with regular onâsite working (Tuesday to Thursday) at Computacenterâs London Blackfriars office with additional regular events and training held in Hatfield Start Date: 15th June 2026 Advert Closing Date: Applications must be submitted by 23:59 on Sunday 26th April 2026 Launch Your Career in Cloud & Infrastructure Engineering Whether youâre a graduate, a bootcamp completer, or early in your tech career, this programme is designed to accelerate your progression into one of the most inâdemand areas of enterprise IT. Hays has partnered with Computacenter, one of Europeâs leading IT services organisations, to deliver a 24âmonth Hire, Train, Deploy programme focused on developing the next generation of VMware Cloud Foundation engineers. About the Programme You will begin the programme with a oneâweek induction at Hays, followed by fully funded instructor-led technical training delivered by a leading, authorised VMware training partner trusted by enterprise organisations worldwide. Over the course of the 24-month programme, youâll receive training aligned to realâworld customer environments, covering technologies that are in strong demand across the market. Core training includes: * VMware Cloud Foundation * VMware Cloud Foundation Operations * VMware NSX (Security & Networking) * VMware vSAN (Storage) Optional Training includes: * VMware vSphere Kubernetes Service * VMware Cloud Foundation Automation * VMware Avi Load Balancing * VMware Private AI Foundation with Nvidia Training is handsâon and labâbased, designed to equip you with the skills needed to deliver live project work within Computacenterâs engineering teams, supported by ongoing mentoring and certification. Location & Deployment During the 24-month programme youâll be deployed into Computacenterâs engineering teams, working on customer project cycles. Project work is driven by client needs and may involve travel to customer locations across the UK, so youâll need to be fully mobile and flexible. Candidates must hold a valid UK driving licence or be willing to obtain one as part of the programme. By the end of the programme, youâll be operating confidently as a juniorâtoâmidâlevel cloud and infrastructure engineer, able to work more independently while continuing to contribute within small, collaborative teams. Youâll be supported by highly marketable, industryârecognised skills, with strong potential to move into a permanent role on completion of the programme. About You This role is intentionally open to multiple earlyâcareer entry points. Weâre keen to hear from people who are technically curious, motivated, and eager to learn, including: * Graduates in Computer Science, STEM, or related disciplines * Bootcamp graduates (cloud, infrastructure, DevOps, IT support, networking, etc.) * Strong selfâtaught or homelab candidates with handsâon experience * Individuals operating at a junior level, with exposure to roles such as: * IT support / service desk (L2âlevel exposure) * Junior system or infrastructure administration * Cloud support or DevOps internships * NOC or platform support roles You donât need to be an expert â this programme is designed to build your capability â but you should have a genuine interest in cloud platforms, infrastructure, and how systems work. Skills & Behaviours Weâre Looking For * Motivated and curious, with a strong willingness to learn and engage with complex technologies * A logical and structured problemâsolving mindset * Ability to communicate clearly and confidently with both technical and nonâtechnical stakeholders * Calm, professional, and confident when working with others, including in clientâfacing environments * Comfortable with complexity â willing to ask questions, learn from mistakes, and continuously improve We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse candidates or career changers. Recruitment Process * Short online application, including a small number of screening questions to help us understand your interest and suitability * A 15-minute introductory call with a member of our recruitment team to talk through your application and role details * Brief Teams screening interview to assess skills and behaviours * Onâsite assessment day at Computacenterâs Hatfield office on 8th May Eligibility & Security Clearance This role requires Security Check (SC) clearance. Applicants must hold or be eligible to obtain SCâlevel vetting in line with UK government guidelines. Ready to Apply? If you want to build a career in cloud and infrastructure with structured training, realâworld experience, and longâterm progression, this programme is designed for you. Apply now to be considered for the June 2026 cohort. Weâre committed to supporting you to perform at your best throughout the application and interview process. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know as part of your application and weâll be happy to support you. If you have any questions about the opportunity, please contact skills @ hays . com Please note: all applications must be submitted online (not via email or social media)