Cyber Security Apprentice Review
at EDF Trading
Degree Apprenticeship
Information Technology
Gloucester
Review Submitted: April 2021
Overall Rating
3.6 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
I am currently working as an Operations Security Analyst. Some of the Tasks Involves Making Firewall rule Changes to allow/block traffic, Monitoring Firewall traffic to troubleshoot issues or flag suspicious traffic, Renewing and dealing with SSL Certificates and Managing emails on the mail proxy server.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
The Programme has been hard over covid as everyone has been busy. However, I have found the work enjoyable as its hands on and the team are very friendly as they are willing to help you. EDF treat their employees well as they have good company policies and ethics.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
In my role I have learn't how firewalls work, how to troubleshoot problems, how to identify malicious traffic/IP addresses, how to complete risk assessments, the vulnerability management process, how SSL Certificates work, How processes should be documented. I have also gained some knowledge around AWS and networking.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
My Programme was structured at the start as I joined working in smart security and we had meetings to discuss work that I am going to complete for each day but after moving teams to be an operations analyst its more independent as you have to find work to complete.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
I receive support from my Manager once a week where we discuss any issues or university related work that I have. I also talk to my mentor once a week where I can share my thoughts about work/university. My team gives me support whenever I ask for it.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
I contact my Tutor via email if I have any queries about anything university related. We have progress meetings every 2-3 months where we discuss with my manager how well I am doing at university and it is where I can state any problems or questions about university with them.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
My role is hands on and deals with networking, cryptography which we will cover in later modules at university. However, I have discussed with my manager and I am planning on moving around to different teams to help align my work at EDF with the university work.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
I used to meet up at the pub for a meal with work colleagues. However, due to COVID social events have been harder to organise.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend EDF Trading to a friend?
Yes
Why?
EDF provides a friendly and welcoming environment to new and current employees even during COVID. The company has good policies and ethics around employee well-being and mental health.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to EDF Trading?
When Applying for a position with EDF as an apprentice I recommend joining NCS as they look for NCS grads on your application. I would also take courses/activities around the areas you would like to go into so when you apply for an apprenticeship you have extra qualifications.
