Vulnerability Analyst Review
at Barclays
Degree Apprenticeship
Finance
Stoke-on-Trent
Review Submitted: May 2021
Overall Rating
4.5 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.2/5
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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 have recently moved roles but throughout my apprenticeship i helped perform vulnerability management, triage of security queries and reporting.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Ive enjoyed my experience, though challenging i have developed a lot professionally and personally, leaving me a totally different person now at the end of my degree.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes, main skill i have developed in excel. Learning to create complex formulas to extract value from data sets. On top of this i have developed skills such as Jira, project management, process writing and MI reporting.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Overall it has been very organised and i have always known what has been happening and when. This was also well done during a pandemic which shows how organised the apprenticeship teams are.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
My main line of support comes from within my team and surrounding area who are always on hand to support me and help me where i need them. This has been much appreciated and a key factor my success during this apprenticeship.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
my training provider is always on hand to assist me. My skills coach was responsive to mails as well as the lecturers where i needed feedback or was not too sure. responsive over email was key with me not being close to the uni and a pandemic.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
i have learned a lot about what surrounds my area to understand how the organisation works. with this i have picked up some key knowledge around hwo to build a process and manage projects even when my role is not a project manager.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
There is plenty to get involved with at work, especially with the facilities on site such as a football pitch, tennis courts and squash courts.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Barclays to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Barclays provide an array of opportunities for young people in a corporate environment. This huge organisation really opens your eyes and allows you to get stuck in to whatever role you are placed in. For the most part everyone is friendly which creates a great working environment. I'm made some great friends for life at this organisation, and the perks and environment at the workplace make it an amazing place to work.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Barclays?
I would advise to stay open minded to the role you are placed it and work hard to continue impressing. There are so many opportunities, so get your foot in the door and continue to develop your professional career.
