Cyber Security Architect Review

by Fujitsu

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.5/10

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

I am a Cyber Security Architect focusing on Cloud Security. My day-to-day job includes working on customer accounts to provide a Cloud Solution and I also look at the Service Architecture too. This includes Service Desin.

9/10

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

Before starting Fujitsu, I had no prior technical knowledge. With the opportunities I have been given, I have been able to deliver solutions and work on customer accounts. I have also developed my leadership skills by taking on higher responsibilities since joining.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I have loved the programme. I have had the opportunity to shadow so many people and learn from them. I have also been given a lot of responsibility to promote Fujitsu and MMU externally which has given me the opportunity to network and make a bigger social impact.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

I have had some good structure to my programme. My cohort was one of the first in Cyber to go through this course so now that I have seen the opportunities and structure the next cohorts have had, I would have liked to have had that experience more.

7/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

I have received so much support from my employer. In my opinion, everyone in the business just wants to see you succeed. I went through a period where I was struggling to deliver my work projects as well as my university assignments but by being honest I got extra support.

10/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

I did get a reasonable amount of support from my training provider. Some tutors are hard to speak to and their teaching styles did not suit me. However, my skills coach was amazing and I think without her support I would not have achieved what I had today.

7/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

It has helped me a lot. Before joining this programme, I had no technical knowledge at all, and with the help of this programme I know a lot more and can implement that into my work.

8/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

At Fujitsu there are a variety of inclusive communities, these include: Emerging Professionals, Women s Business, Cultural Diversity, Pride, Ability Matters, and Wellbeing. There are also activities to get involved in such as raising money for our charity partner.

8/10

9a. Would you recommend Fujitsu to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I would recommend Fujitsu as a company because of the opportunities that you can get. This includes internal opportunities and shadowing opportunities. The inclusive communities are also great with the amount of support you receive from them.

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

I would understand what the business does, prep as much as possible too. If you are wanting to a join a Degree Apprenticeship then I would recommend trying to do some work experience that relates to your business area that you want to join.