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IBM

Information Security Analyst Review

at IBM

Degree Apprenticeship

Information Technology

Manchester

Review Submitted: May 2022

Overall Rating

4.1 /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 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3.6/5 - 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
Security for government clients. Dealing with information issues and incidents that arise.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy most of it, it is of course stressful when completing dealines and IBM work at the same time.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
All the essentials a security professional will need.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Very well structured, its an international organisation.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
All i need
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
Support from the uni can be hard too get at times.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It is key to my progression.
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
Yes, however due to my location i dont take part in many.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend IBM to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Global gaint, good work environment, pushes for growth.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to IBM?
Show yourself off but also allow time to listen to others, balence out both sides.
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