Academy Network Engineer Apprentice

  • Withheld
  • Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire
  • £5.77 per hour

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  • GMFJ Reference
    128402
  • Wages
    £5.77 p/h
  • Hours
    37.50 per week
  • Date Posted
    01/04/2021
  • Start Date
    01/04/2021
  • Duration
    Not Specified

  • Location
    Grimsby
  • Status
    Now Taking Applications
  • Sector
    IT
  • Opportunity Type
    Higher Level 4
  • Employer
    Withheld

Description

Employer description: 

LCS Group have 25 years experience of providing comprehensive & robust  IT and network infrastructure solutions, support services and consultancy to a wide range of industry sectors. The team of highly trained consultants and dedicated account managers at LCS deliver the highest levels of service to their clients and due to continuing expansion, this is where you could make a difference!

Overview:

LCS Group have proven experience in developing academy talent from apprenticeship level through to qualified engineers and they are now looking for their next intake of Academy Network Engineers to join their successful and growing team.

LCS Group are looking for a confident individual to join their expanding technical team with the opportunity to learn methods to deploy business networks and support infrastructure for a wide range of businesses. As a managed service provider, LCS Group has a diverse customer base ranging from micro businesses to corporate clients. They are looking for outgoing and confident individuals who have a strong desire to continue learning and who aren’t scared to use their initiative within the workplace. 

The Academy Network Engineer will have a unique opportunity to work in an agile team without the limitations of large organisations, giving them access to configure network hardware and equipment from day one along with a diverse range of software platforms. On the job training will be provided by a team of Microsoft & ZyXEL accredited network engineers with additional vendor training provided on top of the apprenticeship elements as part of a 2-year program. 

If you are passionate about IT and have the drive and ambition to further your academic studies whilst gaining invaluable first hand technical experience within a reputable and successful IT organisation then this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Waste no time in applying today!

For more information on this exciting opportunity please visit

https://www.lcsgroup.com/it-academy/

 

Main roles / responsibilities:

The Academy Network Engineer will be responsible for:

  • Ad-Hoc PC & Network Equipment Setup & Site Installation
  • Monitoring of infrastructure alerts and resolution activities
  • Work assisting on infrastructure replacement projects under a dedicated project manager
  • Remote and onsite customer support of Windows environments, network infrastructure & third-party applications
  • Proactive server maintenance
  • Security compliance checking
  • VoIP & hybrid telephony infrastructure installation and support activities
  • Office 365 / Azure Administration & Support

Desired skills and qualities:

In order to be successful throughout this process, candidates must be able to demonstrate the following attributes:

  • Experience or passion in PC hardware, building machines and installing operating systems
  • Networking devices in a home or learning environment
  • Willingness to learn new skills throughout apprenticeship and beyond
  • Confident communication skills
  • Outgoing personality with the ability to work as part of a team but the passion to use their own initiative in the workplace
  • Ability to multi task between work and apprenticeship studies
  • Having a driving license is highly desirable, but not essential

Due to this role being suited to a Level 4 Network Engineer apprenticeship, The desired qualifications include:

  • A-Levels in ICT/Business/Computing
  • Or an Apprenticeship in a similar subject (this must be at least the level below the planned programme)
  • Or an International Baccalaureate at level 3 in ICT

Important Information:

QA’s apprenticeships are funded by the Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA), an executive agency of the Department for Education.

To be eligible for a Government funded apprenticeship you must have lived in the UK or European Economic Area (EEA) for the last 3 consecutive years.

For more information about this vacancy please contact QA on 01793696141 (Ref ID: 128402)

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