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| Posted: | 13/04/26 | |
| Recruiter: | Hays Skills | |
| Reference: | 3097535829 | |
| Type: | Permanent | |
| Disciplines: | Network Engineer | |
| Salary: | £35,000 - £60,000 Annual | |
| Location: | London | |
| Description: | Junior Cloud & Infrastructure Engineer Salary: Starting salary of £35,000 with structured increases over the 24-month programme, with earning potential of up to circa £60,000 on completion Contract: Fixed-term 24-month programme Location: Hybrid role, with regular on-site working (Tuesday to Thursday) at Computacenter's 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 you're a graduate, a bootcamp completer, or early in your tech career, this programme is designed to accelerate your progression into one of the most in-demand areas of enterprise IT. Hays has partnered with Computacenter, one of Europe's leading IT services organisations, to deliver a 24-month 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 one-week 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, you'll receive training aligned to real-world customer environments, covering technologies that are in strong demand across the market. Core training includes:
Optional Training includes:
Training is hands-on and lab-based, designed to equip you with the skills needed to deliver live project work within Computacenter's engineering teams, supported by ongoing mentoring and certification. Location & Deployment During the 24-month programme you'll be deployed into Computacenter's 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 you'll need to be fully mobile and flexible. By the end of the programme, you'll be operating confidently as a junior-to-mid-level cloud and infrastructure engineer, able to work more independently while continuing to contribute within small, collaborative teams. You'll be supported by highly marketable, industry-recognised skills, with strong potential to move into a permanent role on completion of the programme. About You This role is intentionally open to multiple early-career entry points. We're keen to hear from people who are technically curious, motivated, and eager to learn, including:
You don't need to be an expert - this programme is designed to build your capability - but you should have a genuine interest in cloud platforms, infrastructure, and how systems work. Skills & Behaviours We're Looking For
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
Eligibility & Security Clearance This role requires Security Check (SC) clearance. Applicants must hold or be eligible to obtain SC-level vetting in line with UK government guidelines. Ready to Apply? If you want to build a career in cloud and infrastructure with structured training, real-world experience, and long-term progression, this programme is designed for you. Apply now to be considered for the June 2026 cohort. We're 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 we'll be happy to support you. If you have any questions about the opportunity, please contact (see below) Please note: all applications must be submitted online (not via email or social media). | |