Employer description: \nDXC Technology serves nearly 6000 private and public sector clients across 70 countries. We thrive on creating value for our customers by expertly guiding their digital transformation journeys. Now, we want YOU to be part of our journey\n\nAre you ready to kickstart an exciting career in Network Infrastructure? Look no further\nDXC Technology, the worldâs leading independent IT services company, is on the hunt for the next generation of apprentices. If you're passionate about technology and eager to dive into the digital world, this is your chance\n\nSalary: £18,000 per annum.\n\nWorking week: Monday - Friday, 9am-5.30pm / 37.5hrs per week.\n\nBenefits:\nâ¢\tFree onsite parking: No more parking hassles\nâ¢\tFree onsite gym: Stay fit and healthy.\nâ¢\tOnsite cafe: Grab your favourite snacks and meals.\nâ¢\tGames area: Unwind and have fun with your colleagues.\n\nFuture prospects:\n90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average. Duties:\nâ¢\tDesign, manages, and operate internal communication systems, including data, voice, and video networks (LANs, WANs, and voice systems). This includes planning, \n configuring, testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining network infrastructure like routers, switches, firewalls, PBXs, and security devices.\nâ¢\tProvides support for network hardware and systems, troubleshooting significant issues, identifying and fixing errors, and updating older networks when needed.\nâ¢\tAssist internal and external customers by answering technical questions and recommending solutions. Leads and mentors less experienced team members.\nâ¢\tInstall and maintains hardware, software, and system data for small to medium-sized networks.\nâ¢\tCreates network diagrams and documentation to communicate the current system setup.\nâ¢\tConfigures and updates various network equipment, such as routers, switches, and intelligent hubs, ensuring they meet operational requirements. Desirable skills:\nâ¢\tPassion for Cloud Technology: A strong desire to dive into cloud tech and analysis.\nâ¢\tResilience: Ability to work under pressure and stay cool.\nâ¢\tContinuous learner: Always eager to learn and stay updated with industry trends.\nâ¢\tCommunication skills: Good written and verbal communication skills.\n\nImportant information:\nThis vocational apprenticeship comprehensively supports your specific job role with this particular employer. Throughout your learning journey, you are fully supported by your dedicated QA skills coach and your mentor at work. They ensure you settle in, help you develop all the skills you need to be successful in your job role and pass your assessments, and can provide one to one support.\n\nStarting with insights into your current potential, they plan your growth in a programmatic way, close skills gaps with immersive training and ensure what you learn is applicable to what you do. They talk you through the specifics on the qualifications you gain and how they align in particular to your day to day role.\n\nOn completion, as well as the valuable work experience you have gained, you get a nationally recognised qualification at SCQF Level 8. \n\nIf you are interested in starting your career and receiving a work based qualification at the same time, APPLY NOW