DevSecOps Engineer Review

by IBM

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

Provisioning cloud environments, CI/CD, pipelines, developing with domain specific languages, automating security, deploying and maintaining applications.

10/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Cloud computing with AWS and IBM Cloud as well as many other tools like RedHat OpenShift, Terraform for IaC. I have also improved on soft skills like presenting and engaging with clients.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I went for a career change later in life and it has been the best move I could have made, I love the work I do and it is a great place to work.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Everything is explained clearly and well laid out, you always know what you are going to be doing well in advance.

10/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

There is a large support network around you that are always ready to help, you are never left to struggle.

10/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

They are very accessible and also eager to help. The structure and what is expected of you is made clear from the start.

10/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

It gives you a broader knowledge of the industry you are working in as well as adds skills you use throughout your project work.

10/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

Yes, there are always events and different communities to join.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend IBM to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It has been a great place to work, there are many opportunities available to progress in your career.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to IBM?

Show you are always willing to learn new skills and that you be adaptable to a changing environment,