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Balfour Beatty

Cyber Security Analyst Review

at Balfour Beatty

School Leaver Programme

Information Technology, Business Operations, Legal/Law

Sheffield

Review Submitted: May 2022

Overall Rating

3.8 /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 - Overview of Role
3/5 - Skills Development
3.8/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
3/5
Managing IT Security inbox, responding to alerts and working with other members of the Security team where applicable
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
Enjoyed working with others who value my experience, however feeling burnt out after a while

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
People skills, experience in office environment, project management, making own deadlines

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Team leaders are most often helpful when I have queries or problems, however are often very busy so can be hard to reach quickly
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
N/A
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
N/A
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
There have been volunteering opportunities available including tree planting

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Balfour Beatty to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I have had an overall positive experience working here, the staff I have met have been friendly and welcoming, and there are good well-being resources
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Balfour Beatty?
Be yourself and be honest about your interests if they constitute experience
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