DevOps Apprentice

In the Storage Infrastructure Group, the type of work the apprentice will be involved in includes: 

Assist in improving monitoring infrastructure for our storage systems  Contribute to the development and enhancement of storage orchestration layers  Support daily operational tasks across our storage services  Gain hands-on experience with automation, diagnostics, and system optimisation  Collaborate with experienced engineers to maintain reliable and scalable storage platforms 

In the Systems Infrastructure Group, you will: 

Respond to alerts from monitoring systems Collaborate on requests from the other groups we support  Work with colleagues to gather requirements and build new enterprise grade virtual machines Monitor, support and maintain the multi-terabit networks that underpin Scientific Computing 

In the Computing Platforms Group, you will: 

Monitor for operational issues and respond to automated alerts   Propose and develop improved monitoring of our complex services   Work with team members and other groups to identify the root cause of issues  Test service improvements and collaborate with other team members and groups to deploy them  Collaborate with colleagues to understand the facilities and their requirements 

Training:
Learning is delivered via remote weekly workshops

Training Outcome:
Further career and training opportunities

Employer Description:

UKRI is an organisation that brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England and Innovate UK. Together, we build an independent organisation with a strong voice and vision ensuring the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation. Supporting some of the world’s most exciting and challenging research projects, we develop and operate some of the most remarkable scientific facilities in the world. We are pushing the frontiers of human knowledge through fundamental research and delivering benefits for UK society and the economy through world-class research, skills and business-led innovation.



Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative


  • Location: Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Harwell Didcot OX11 0QX
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: TECHNICAL PROFESSIONALS LIMITED
  • Posted: 05-Jan-2026
  • Posted on: findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk