DevOps Apprentice

QA; Coventry; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Coventry is looking for a candidate to join their Cloud & Hosting team. You will gain hands-on experience in managing and supporting virtualised server environments and Cloud platforms, while supporting Microsoft Azure and resolving service requests. Ideal for those eager to kick-start their IT career in a world-class environment. Training will lead to a Level 4 DevOps Engineer qualification.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in managing and supporting virtualised server environments.
• Familiarity with VMware and Cloud technologies.
• Ability to support Microsoft Azure administration.

Responsibilities

• Provision and maintain virtual resources using VMware.
• Support Microsoft Azure administration and resource management.
• Resolve hosting-related support incidents.

Job description

Employer description

The University of Warwick is a world-class institution committed to innovation and excellence. Its Information and Digital Group (IDG) delivers cutting-edge digital services that empower students, academics, and staff. Within IDG, the Infrastructure & Operations (I&O) team ensures reliable, secure, and high-performing IT systems and networks, supporting teaching, research, and administration across campus.

Overview

Join our Cloud & Hosting team and kick-start your career in IT! You’ll work alongside experienced Cloud Engineers, gaining hands‑on experience in managing and supporting virtualised server environments and Cloud platforms.

Key responsibilities include

• Provisioning and maintaining virtual resources using VMware and other hosting technologies.
• Supporting Microsoft Azure administration and resource management.
• Resolving hosting‑related support incidents and service requests.
• Monitoring system performance, capacity, and alerts across Cloud and on‑prem environments.
• Assisting with operating system patching and updates.
• Contributing to planned upgrade and refresh programmes for hosting platforms.
• Maintaining documentation and following operational procedures.

You’ll also complete structured training leading to a Level 4 DevOps Engineer qualificati…