Penetration Tester

Lloyds Banking Group

. Deliver offensive security testing across a wide range of technologies and platforms .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeManchester • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £48,987 - £59,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in penetration testing across various technologies, including Web, API, Mobile, Infrastructure, and Cloud, while ensuring high-quality outputs and effective communication with stakeholders. Possesses relevant security certifications and a strong understanding of security vulnerabilities within a regulated financial services environment.

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Penetration TestingWeb Security TestingAPI Security TestingCloud Security TestingSecurity Testing Certification

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Hard Skills

Penetration TestingManual ExploitationPost-Exploitation ActivitiesCommon Security VulnerabilitiesOWASP Top 10Scalable Detection MechanismsCloud-Native TechnologiesAI Testing

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsExcellent CommunicationCollaborative ApproachPassion for Continuous Learning

Certifications & Qualifications

CREST (CRT, CCT)OSCPOSCEGPENGXPN

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesRegulated EnvironmentSecurity PostureIn-House Security Testing Capabilities

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver offensive security testing across a wide range of technologies and platforms
Plan, execute and report on penetration testing engagements
Test web, API, mobile, infrastructure and cloud assets
Perform manual exploitation and post-exploitation activities
Review findings to ensure high-quality outputs
Contribute to repeatable detection mechanisms identifying recurring weaknesses at scale
Support the Group’s security posture and enable safe, rapid product change
Engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Develop penetration-testing expertise within a large, regulated financial services environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience as a penetration tester
Strong experience in at least three of: Web, API, Mobile, Infrastructure, Cloud, including cloud-native technologies, or AI testing
Relevant security testing certification such as CREST (CRT, CCT), OSCP, OSCE, GPEN or GXPN
Demonstrable knowledge of common security vulnerabilities, including the OWASP Top 10
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Collaborative approach and passion for continuous learning and improvement
Experience in a large enterprise or regulated environment is desirable
Exposure to building or improving in-house security testing capabilities is desirable
Experience designing scalable detection mechanisms for recurring security weaknesses is desirable
Knowledge of financial services technology environments is desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid working and job share options
Pension contribution of up to 15%
Annual bonus award, subject to Group performance
Share schemes including free shares
Lifestyle benefits such as discounted shopping
28 days’ holiday, with bank holidays on top
Wellbeing initiatives
Generous parental leave policies
Workplace adjustments and flexibility in office attendance, location and working patterns
Disability Confident Scheme interview guarantee for a fair and proportionate number of applicants meeting minimum criteria
Reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process
Learning, development and career growth opportunities