First Line IT Support Apprentice

Main responsibilities:

Carry out a wide range of 1st and 2nd level problem/request management and resolution activity, against prescribed service levels and across multiple hardware and software technologies Manage calls from customers and log tickets into the Sota Service Desk Management Tool Ensure all problems are progressed in line with Sota best practice Manage all problems and requests through to resolution and or fulfilment ensuring the customer and ticketing system are updated in a timely fashion Appropriately identify and prioritise customer problems/requests to ensure that Sota maintains high levels of customer satisfaction To provide basic engineering support in respect of the build, configuration and deployment of new systems into production to support Ensure that resolved escalation procedures are complied with in a timely and appropriate fashion Continuously strive to improve the efficiency and quality of the service Ensure compliance with all policies, processes and procedures mandated by the company

Training:

Information Communications Technician Level 3.

Why choose our Azure Cloud Support Specialist apprenticeship? 

The new Microsoft Azure Cloud Support Specialist Level 3 programme has been designed in partnership with Microsoft to build Azure cloud capabilities in your organisation. 

This new Microsoft apprenticeship is part of QA's drive to support Microsoft’s Get On 2021 campaign, a five-year initiative to help 1.5 million people build careers in technology and help 300,000 connect to tech job opportunities. 

QA’s Azure Cloud Support Specialist Level 3 apprenticeship programme enables the apprentice to:

Learn on-premises and cloud-enabled technologies and services Learn technical content that aligns to and is relevant to employers and the market Gain an Azure Fundamentals qualification and a Microsoft 365 fundamentals qualification Get an introduction to Windows, Linux and PowerShell

Tools and technologies learned: Learners will learn to use Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Windows 10, AWS, Linux, PowerShell.

Training Outcome:

90% of QA Apprentices secure permanent employment after finishing their apprenticeship. Additionally, there may be opportunities to undertake further apprenticeship training as many of our programs offer on-going development tracks. 

Benefits:

Pension Life Assurance Income Protection Perkbox Membership Free use of on-site swimming pool

Employer Description:
Sota Solutions is a market-leading IT solutions provider specialising in platform hosting, network infrastructure, data centre and business continuity services for small, medium and large enterprises, public sector organisations, as well as other service providers. Established for over 30 years and with a £6M turnover and strong balance sheet, the company’s facilities include two data centres, a disaster recovery suite, a network operations centre, located in a highly secure twenty-five-acre science park campus in Kent. Join us and be part of the tech revolution.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday 08:45 - 17:15

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills