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• Cyber Security with Cloud and Network Infrastructure L5 at  Belfast Metropolitan College

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DailyPay is hiring 2 Apprentice DevOps Engineers to join our Engineering Infrastructure Team based in Belfast. This team is responsible for the foundation of our platform. Think of this team as the "architects and mechanics" of our digital world. We make sure that the DailyPay platform stays online, stays secure, and works perfectly for millions of users.

As an Apprentice, you will spend three years developing the technical skills required to manage modern, cloud-native environments. You will move from learning the fundamentals of computing and networking to managing complex production infrastructure using code.

Is This Role Right for You?

This role is well suited to individuals who have a logical, methodical approach to problem-solving and a genuine curiosity about how large-scale systems function behind the scenes. You might be someone who enjoys dismantling a problem to understand its root cause, or perhaps you have already begun experimenting with Linux, basic coding, or home networking projects. 

What You Will Learn

1. Engineering Fundamentals

• Networking: Master the essentials of how data moves across the internet, including VPCs, subnets, DNS, and load balancing.
• Security: Learn to protect the platform by implementing AWS WAF, managing security groups, and following encryption best practices.
• Observability: Learn how to monitor system health and use data-driven insights to troubleshoot and resolve performance issues.

2. Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & Automation

• Terraform: Learn how to write code to provision and manage cloud resources, replacing manual configuration with repeatable, version-controlled scripts.
• CI/CD: Use GitHub Actions to build automated pipelines that test and deploy code safely and frequently.
• Scripting: Develop proficiency in Python, Go, or Bash to automate repetitive operational tasks and improve efficiency.

3. Cloud & Container Platforms

• AWS (Amazon Web Services): Gain hands-on experience with industry-standard services including S3 (storage), RDS (databases), and IAM (identity management).
• Kubernetes (EKS): Learn how to deploy, manage, and scale microservices within a containerized environment.

4. Reliability at Scale

• Understand how to build "self-healing" systems that can automatically recover from hardware or software failures.

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We are looking for candidates who are curious about how large-scale systems work "under the hood." You do not need prior professional experience, but you should demonstrate:

• Logical Problem Solving: An interest in troubleshooting and a desire to understand the root cause of technical issues.
• Technical Curiosity: Evidence of an interest in technology (e.g., personal projects, basic coding, exploring Linux, or building hardware).
• Communication: The ability to explain your thought process and work collaboratively within a team.
• Methodical Approach: An appreciation for documentation and a focus on making work repeatable and safe.

Essential Criteria: 

• Operating Systems: A basic familiarity with the command line (e.g., navigating folders, moving files).
• Logic & Scripting: Familiarity with the basic building blocks of any programming language (e.g., Variables, If/Else statements, and Loops) in any language.
• You must meet the criteria listed on the course providers entrance criteria. 

Desirable Criteria: 

• A-Level of Grade B or above in at least one STEM related subject (e.g., Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or Technology)
• Networking Fundamentals: A conceptual understanding of how the internet works (e.g., what an IP address is, the difference between a private and public network, and what happens when you type a URL into a browser).
• Version Control (Git): An understanding of why developers use tools like GitHub or Git to save and track changes to their work.
• Cloud Concepts: A high-level awareness of what "The Cloud" actually is.
• Hardware Awareness: A general understanding of computer components (CPU, RAM, Storage) and how they relate to the performance of an application.