Cyber Security Analyst Review

by Barclays

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.1/10

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

undertake security assessment on new and amended Barclays products, enforce DLP controls and grant exceptions as well as ad-hoc compilation of regulatory submissions, eg to the Federal Reserve.

7/10

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

Yes

6/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

There are snippets of more interactive and interesting topics but a large amount is memorising information which isn't particularly enjoyable.

5/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Structure seems well organised so far, can't complain

8/10

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

Haven't asked for much support but I know when I ask they will provide whatever support is required

9/10

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

As much as needed as far as I am aware. Not much given in terms of career progression but that is not something the Uni has leverage on anyway

8/10

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

Some if it is relevant other parts not so much

7/10

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.)

Yes, its there if you look for it although proactive comms and recruiting is few and far between

7/10

9a. Would you recommend Barclays to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Good workplace and support

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

Be a personable, relatable and make as many friends/contacts as possible as it helps with career progression.