Penetration Tester

Lloyds Banking Group

. Support 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 platforms, including Web, API, Mobile, Infrastructure, and Cloud, while ensuring compliance within a highly regulated financial services environment. Capable of designing scalable detection mechanisms and effectively communicating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Penetration TestingCloud Native TechnologiesSecurity Testing CertificationsCommon Security VulnerabilitiesAnalytical Problem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Penetration TestingManual ExploitationPost-Exploitation ActivitiesDetection MechanismsSecurity VulnerabilitiesOWASP Top 10Cloud SecurityAPI TestingMobile SecurityInfrastructure Security

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaborative ApproachContinuous Learning

Certifications & Qualifications

CREST (CRT, CCT)OSCPOSCEGPENGXPN

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesRegulated EnvironmentSecurity Testing CapabilitiesEnterprise SecuritySecurity Posture

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support offensive security testing across a wide range of technologies and platforms
Plan, execute and report on penetration testing engagements across web, API, mobile, infrastructure and cloud assets
Perform manual exploitation and post-exploitation activities
Review findings to ensure high-quality outputs
Contribute to designing repeatable detection mechanisms that identify recurring weaknesses at scale
Help strengthen Lloyds Banking Group’s security posture
Develop expertise within a large and highly regulated financial services environment
Collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders

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 certifications 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 the ability to engage confidently with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Collaborative approach and passion for continuous learning and improvement
Experience working within a large enterprise or regulated environment
Exposure to building or improving in-house security testing capabilities
Experience designing scalable detection mechanisms for recurring security weaknesses
Knowledge of financial services technology environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

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