Rating

9.5/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • As an Information Security Analyst my role is to help protect the organisation's data, systems and infrastructure. On a day-to-day basis, I promote security awareness training to employees through phishing simulations and awareness articles. I also take part in third-party supplier onboarding process, vulnerability management, policy review, assurance internal audits, PCI-DSS audits, ISO27001 and risk assessments. No day is the same.

    10/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • All the skills that I have at present, were learnt with my current employer and I am able to continue developing those skills through more exposure.

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the best, I would say an 8. The programme went hands in hands with my day to day work load and help me understand majority of the processes. Vice versa

    8/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The structure of the programme was at a good level in my opinion as I thought a few of the projects were misleading and having to question my DLC at mostly every stage.

    8/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I received 100% support from my employer, from a specified day in the week for study and also would give me tasks which went in line with any project I was doing.

    10/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • My DLC was very supportive and would break things down into simpler terms if it was not understood.

    10/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • It put me in a much better spot from when I started and gave me the confidence to work independently.

    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.)
  • There might be extra-curricular activities at work but I have not explored that part as yet. When it comes to professional networking events, we are encourage to attend or take part.

    10/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend The AA to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • The AA has a very good working atmosphere which boost morale. Everyone is treated equally regardless of position.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to The AA?
  • If you truly believe you can do the job, do not hesitate to apply. The workplace environment is a healthy one.


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Information Technology

Basingstoke

October 2024


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