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:
* 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 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. 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, 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:
* Graduates in Computer Science, STEM, or related disciplines
* Bootcamp graduates (cloud, infrastructure, DevOps, IT support, networking, etc.)
* Strong self‑taught or homelab candidates with hands‑on experience
* Individuals operating at a junior level, with exposure to roles such as:
* IT support / service desk (L2‑level exposure)
* Junior system or infrastructure administration
* Cloud support or DevOps internships
* NOC or platform support roles
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
* Motivated and curious, with a strong willingness to learn and engage with complex technologies
* A logical and structured problem‑solving mindset
* Ability to communicate clearly and confidently with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
* Calm, professional, and confident when working with others, including in client‑facing environments
* Comfortable with complexity – 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
* On‑site assessment day at Computacenter’s Hatfield office on 8th May
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 skills @ hays . com
Please note: all applications must be submitted online (not via email or social media)
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