IT Security apprentice Review
at Virgin Media O2
Degree Apprenticeship
Cyber Security
Paddington, Greater London
Review Submitted: April 2025
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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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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:
5/5
Creating security requirements for projects, and making sure a projects design is secure throughout its lifecycle. Also general security tasks like policy writing, vulnerability management and pushing use of security tooling
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Very much, like all things in the beginning things are new and unfamiliar - In the short term you may even dislike what you are doing but as you get more comfortable with colleagues and day-to-day job you start to enjoy and become proficient within your role.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Learn the foundations of security from 0, some networking terminology and stuff learnt from outside interactions with other teams
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
I am the driver for my apprenticeship both on the degree side and work side. Was hard for me at first as coming from school and the structure it gives you, being in charge of my responsibilities and development was tough but I managed, with time to adapt.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
A lot, Managers are generally very helpful. Future careers team are also very supportive if needed. Employer also super supportive around training and development.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
A lot, adapt to fit around your training schedule
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
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
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Virgin Media O2 to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I think they are a company that listen and really care about their employees which I think is rare.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Virgin Media O2?
Research the role thoroughly and try to speak with a current VMO2 employee to give you an insight into life at VMO2
