Information Security Analyst Review

My role within the information security team is to provide support in collating and collecting audit evidence in order to ensure the business maintains compliance with industry standards. I am also responsible for maintaining security risk registers in order to enhance risk visibility for the business and track mitigation as part of ongoing risk management. Finally, I deliver physical security awareness campaigns to help employees to understand the threats and risk they face and promote the right security behaviors in order to protect the business.

Over the past year and a half, I have learnt many skills ranging from Cyber Security Techniques such as Cryptography and Networking, and professional skills such as preparing and delivering presentations. I've also massively developed my people skills, and the way in which I now act upon certain situations.

This program was a huge step for me. It allowed me to come straight out of college and begin my working life. It gave me both experience, and qualifications which are currently vital these days, allowing me to progress everyday with a different challenge. The team that's around me are also incredible, and I definitely wouldn't be here right now without them!

the whole program is incredibly well structured. From up top, down through the ranks you're able to seek help from anyone due to everyone being so open armed. I have monthly 1-2-1's with my career coach, and almost daily with my Line manager. Both these meetings allow me to express my concerns if there were to be any.

I have monthly 1-2-1's with my career coach, and almost daily with my Line manager. Both these meetings allow me to express my concerns if there were to be any. The team around me are incredibly supportive, and everyone is there to lend a hand if I was ever in need.

I have monthly 1-2-1's with my QA career coach, who gives me an update instantly if there was ever anything I needed to know. He's always able to help, and can easily fix a problem if I was to ever have one. My knowledge has increased hugely since joining QA's training scheme.

the course's I've been on through QA have increased my knowledge within the Cyber Security Sector massively. Since day 1 on my first course I've never stopped learning. Every course has been insightful and en-joyful, I can't wait to finish the program and realize how much I've grown.

Yes, every Tuesday I join in with our 5 - a side football which has introduced me to different teams within our business. I also attend most onsite events such as Quizzes and Parties. Barclay allow me to attend almost every event I want, as they know it's all expanding my network, and knowledge.

Yes

They've been the perfect employer since day 1, and have never stopped supporting me. The opportunities you get within the business are incredible, and I'm sure with years to come I will be able to progress through the ranks and give myself some new challenges. I would highly recommend.

Go for it, the application process is extremely smooth, and there's support every step of the way. I would definitely put them top of the list, and make sure you explore all the options within the Bank because there will always be a place for someone whatever your career.