The pathway
How you actually get there, here
How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.
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Junior Systems Administrator / NOC Technician (L1)
1-2 yearsSkills to master
- Mastering runbook execution, L1 incident response, basic monitoring, and foundational networking concepts. Getting really good at following processes.
You're ready to move on when
- Consistently resolving L1 tickets quickly and accurately.
- Proactively identifying and escalating issues before they become critical.
- Demonstrating a solid understanding of our core systems and tools.
- Asking insightful questions and showing a clear desire to learn more.
- 2
IT Support Specialist (L1-L2)
2-3 yearsSkills to master
- Strong problem-solving for end-user issues, basic server/network troubleshooting, and excellent communication skills. Moving beyond just desktop support.
You're ready to move on when
- Successfully resolving more complex, non-standard user issues.
- Taking initiative to troubleshoot server-side or network-related problems.
- Documenting solutions that help reduce future support tickets.
- Showing interest in the underlying infrastructure that supports applications.
- 3
Graduate / Apprenticeship Programme (L1)
2-3 yearsSkills to master
- Rapidly acquiring foundational technical skills, understanding our specific tech stack, and integrating into team processes. Learning how a real-world IT department operates.
You're ready to move on when
- Successfully completing all programme modules and projects.
- Demonstrating independent problem-solving on assigned tasks.
- Proactively seeking out learning opportunities and mentorship.
- Consistently meeting project deadlines and quality standards.