Position Overview
We are currently recruiting for a Penetration Tester to join the CIO Security team on a hybrid basis. In your role, you support Intact Insurance UK by strengthening cyber resilience through offensive security testing. Your work helps protect customers, colleagues, and systems by identifying risk early and supporting secure change. You collaborate with technology and security partners to make security testing clear, practical, and valued across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver penetration testing across web applications, APIs, infrastructure, and cloud environments.
- Apply penetration testing methodologies and tools in practical testing scenarios and interpret vulnerability scanning results.
- Produce clear, structured reports that explain technical risk and remediation for technical and non‑technical audiences.
- Contribute to end‑to‑end testing activities, including reconnaissance, exploitation, and reporting using recognised industry methodologies.
- Support the oversight of external penetration testing suppliers through scoping, quality review, and validation of findings.
- Collate findings and translate technical issues into business risk, collaborating with Cyber Defence colleagues during remediation, investigations, and purple team activities.
- Embed proportionate security testing into projects and change by working with development and delivery teams.
- Develop offensive security capability and contribute to continuous improvement through learning and knowledge sharing.
Required Skills and Experience
- At least 2‑3 years of experience in penetration testing across applications, infrastructure, APIs, and cloud environments.
- Excellent understanding of common vulnerability classes and attacker techniques, aligned to recognised industry guidance.
- Familiarity with industry tools and frameworks for offensive security testing.
- Strong reporting skills and the ability to communicate risks to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
Benefits
- Annual discretionary bonus
- Up to 11% pension contributions
- Hybrid working and flexible hours
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and buy/sell options
- Health and wellbeing support, including virtual GP access
- Career development and mentoring
- Inclusive culture and employee networks
- Share investment options
DEI Commitment
We celebrate individuality and believe our differences make us stronger. As an Equal Opportunity and Disability Confident Employer, we ensure fair consideration for all applicants and offer interviews to all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria. We understand that everyone’s circumstances are different and are happy to explore flexible working options such as reduced hours or job shares to support work–life balance.
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