Database Administrator Review

by Atos

Rating

8.9/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

My Role within Atos is a DBA (Database administrator), I provide day-to-day support for Atos’ clients’ managed databases. This includes a wide range of responsibilities, from providing health checks, updates and patches, to analysing and resolving potentially major issues

9/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Multiple qualifications such as networking fundamentals, cloud, coding logic, desktop and mobile operating systems. Also learning Oracle and SQL Server RDBMS

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy working though the problems and finding solutions.

9/10

4. How valued do you feel by Atos?

I am involved in a lot of work such as been given the option of doing new tasks such as patching and my manager feels capable giving me these tasks.

8/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Induction, support and training are great. There was an error made at the start however the programme itself is great

7/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

I receive lots of support from either the tutors in the classroom while training or from skills coach, whenever I encounter a problem.

10/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

I am always supported, either from my team or my line manager. If I ever need any help or have a question then they are always happy to help.

10/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

My salary is about right to meet my costs.

9/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

There are the occupational events put on such as the apprentice Christmas party or the ongoing apprentice holiday.

8/10

9. Would you recommend Atos to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Atos has provided me with a great opportunities such as learning on the job of a DBA whereas it would be hard to get this job without prior experience. The training provided, is great, I am always supported and there are many opportunities for when my apprenticeship ends.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Atos?

Having an interest in the subject will benefit you.