Cyber Security Analyst Review
at Barclays
Degree Apprenticeship
Cyber Security
Knutsford
Review Submitted: March 2024
Overall Rating
4.4 /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:
3/5
Working on Cyber metrics within the Chief Security office to ensure that all of the colleagues are complying with the cyber standards that are written each year by my team
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
The programme is extremely enjoyable apart from the written assignment as I prefer the more practical ones such as coding
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have learnt how much to design a sharepoint site for my team as well as how to build PowerApps to help automate processes
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The programme is mostly well structured and easy to follow the time tables
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
My employer is extremely supportive allowing me to go to uni one day a week as well as my 20% OTJ when I’m not at uni
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I received a lot of support as well as my PLP to help with my study needs
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
My current job role doesn’t link much with the qualifications, however I’m looking to move to a team that will have more of a correlation
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 are many activities and groups that you can join!
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Barclays to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great place to work, work from home is great and well paid
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Barclays?
Research the chosen area you would like to go in
