A progressive financial institution in Greater London is looking for an experienced Penetration Tester to join their team. You will engage with multiple areas of the business, perform security tests, and guide remediation of findings. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of experience in penetration testing, a strong foundation in mobile and web security, and communication skills. The role includes benefits like 25 days holiday, volunteering time, and private medical insurance.
May 16, 2026
Full time
A progressive financial institution in Greater London is looking for an experienced Penetration Tester to join their team. You will engage with multiple areas of the business, perform security tests, and guide remediation of findings. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of experience in penetration testing, a strong foundation in mobile and web security, and communication skills. The role includes benefits like 25 days holiday, volunteering time, and private medical insurance.
About the Role As an experienced Penetration Tester at Starling, you'll be joining an established team, working with talented cyber security professionals to ensure our services are designed, developed and operated securely. This is a collaborative role - you'll directly interact with multiple areas of the business to understand requirements, conduct research, perform security testing, and report issues aligned to our risk framework. Being an internal tester, you'll gain a strong understanding of how technology works at Starling to enable in depth testing. You'll also support remediation processes, seeing your findings lead to tangible security improvements. We understand the importance of knowledge and expertise remaining current, so we'll actively support your advancement through research and training. In turn, you'll help us continuously improve our processes, methodologies and tools to maintain the highest standard of testing. We're open minded when it comes to hiring and we care more about aptitude and attitude than specific experience or qualifications. Responsibilities Scoping and performing mobile, web application, cloud and infrastructure penetration tests. Collaborating with engineering teams to facilitate secure development, including: Reviewing and analysing proposed technical solutions to identify appropriate security controls. Conducting code reviews of features and critical security components. Performing in depth practical security testing. Advising on the remediation of security issues and identifying solutions to address root causes. Automating security testing and developing internal tooling to achieve continuous assurance. Identifying and implementing improvements to the team's internal processes and procedures. Mentoring less experienced team members, leading by example in technical assessments, and promoting a collaborative approach to security across Starling. Qualifications 5+ years technical information security experience. Experience in mobile, web application, cloud and infrastructure penetration testing. Technical knowledge - a good foundation in mobile security (iOS and Android), web application security, networking and associated protocols, cloud security (AWS and GCP), containers and Kubernetes. A desire to learn, and the ability to apply technical security knowledge to new and unfamiliar areas. Penetration testing qualifications (e.g. CREST Certified Tester, OSCP) or equivalent industry experience. Experience performing code reviews or code assisted testing, particularly in Java and Go. Experience in automation of security testing (e.g. using Python or Go). Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Interview Process First stage with the Penetration Testing Team Lead. Second stage with additional members of the Penetration Testing team. Final stage with Infosec Director and CISO. Benefits 25 days holiday (plus public holiday allowance). Extra day's holiday for your birthday. Annual leave increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off. 16 hours paid volunteering time a year. Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme. Life insurance at 4 your salary & group income protection. Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr & Mrs Smith and Peloton. Generous family friendly policies. Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks. Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing. Equal Opportunities Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Starling Bank are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
May 15, 2026
Full time
About the Role As an experienced Penetration Tester at Starling, you'll be joining an established team, working with talented cyber security professionals to ensure our services are designed, developed and operated securely. This is a collaborative role - you'll directly interact with multiple areas of the business to understand requirements, conduct research, perform security testing, and report issues aligned to our risk framework. Being an internal tester, you'll gain a strong understanding of how technology works at Starling to enable in depth testing. You'll also support remediation processes, seeing your findings lead to tangible security improvements. We understand the importance of knowledge and expertise remaining current, so we'll actively support your advancement through research and training. In turn, you'll help us continuously improve our processes, methodologies and tools to maintain the highest standard of testing. We're open minded when it comes to hiring and we care more about aptitude and attitude than specific experience or qualifications. Responsibilities Scoping and performing mobile, web application, cloud and infrastructure penetration tests. Collaborating with engineering teams to facilitate secure development, including: Reviewing and analysing proposed technical solutions to identify appropriate security controls. Conducting code reviews of features and critical security components. Performing in depth practical security testing. Advising on the remediation of security issues and identifying solutions to address root causes. Automating security testing and developing internal tooling to achieve continuous assurance. Identifying and implementing improvements to the team's internal processes and procedures. Mentoring less experienced team members, leading by example in technical assessments, and promoting a collaborative approach to security across Starling. Qualifications 5+ years technical information security experience. Experience in mobile, web application, cloud and infrastructure penetration testing. Technical knowledge - a good foundation in mobile security (iOS and Android), web application security, networking and associated protocols, cloud security (AWS and GCP), containers and Kubernetes. A desire to learn, and the ability to apply technical security knowledge to new and unfamiliar areas. Penetration testing qualifications (e.g. CREST Certified Tester, OSCP) or equivalent industry experience. Experience performing code reviews or code assisted testing, particularly in Java and Go. Experience in automation of security testing (e.g. using Python or Go). Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Interview Process First stage with the Penetration Testing Team Lead. Second stage with additional members of the Penetration Testing team. Final stage with Infosec Director and CISO. Benefits 25 days holiday (plus public holiday allowance). Extra day's holiday for your birthday. Annual leave increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off. 16 hours paid volunteering time a year. Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme. Life insurance at 4 your salary & group income protection. Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr & Mrs Smith and Peloton. Generous family friendly policies. Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks. Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing. Equal Opportunities Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Starling Bank are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Senior Penetration Tester £90,000-£95,000 Horsham (3 days a week onsite) VIQU are supporting a leading organisation in seeking an experienced Senior Penetration Tester to join its growing Cyber Security function. As a Senior Penetration Tester, you will lead and deliver complex security assessments across networks, applications, cloud environments, and emerging technologies. Key Responsibilities Lead the scoping, planning, and execution of advanced penetration tests across web, network, cloud, and enterprise systems Conduct offensive security assessments to identify, validate, and exploit vulnerabilities while providing actionable remediation guidance Design and support purple team exercises to enhance detection and response capabilities Simulate advanced attack scenarios using frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK Produce high-quality technical reports for both technical and non-technical stakeholders Mentor junior team members and promote security testing best practices Requirements 5+ years of hands-on penetration testing experience across network, web, cloud, internal, red team, or purple team environments Excellent knowledge of: MITRE ATT&CK OWASP Threat modelling Attack surface analysis Experience with automated, dynamic, and static security testing tools Knowledge of regulatory frameworks including GDPR, PCI-DSS, and related compliance standards Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Noah Yeoman via the VIQU Website Do you know someone great? We ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on IT Recruitment
May 15, 2026
Full time
Senior Penetration Tester £90,000-£95,000 Horsham (3 days a week onsite) VIQU are supporting a leading organisation in seeking an experienced Senior Penetration Tester to join its growing Cyber Security function. As a Senior Penetration Tester, you will lead and deliver complex security assessments across networks, applications, cloud environments, and emerging technologies. Key Responsibilities Lead the scoping, planning, and execution of advanced penetration tests across web, network, cloud, and enterprise systems Conduct offensive security assessments to identify, validate, and exploit vulnerabilities while providing actionable remediation guidance Design and support purple team exercises to enhance detection and response capabilities Simulate advanced attack scenarios using frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK Produce high-quality technical reports for both technical and non-technical stakeholders Mentor junior team members and promote security testing best practices Requirements 5+ years of hands-on penetration testing experience across network, web, cloud, internal, red team, or purple team environments Excellent knowledge of: MITRE ATT&CK OWASP Threat modelling Attack surface analysis Experience with automated, dynamic, and static security testing tools Knowledge of regulatory frameworks including GDPR, PCI-DSS, and related compliance standards Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Noah Yeoman via the VIQU Website Do you know someone great? We ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on IT Recruitment
Senior Penetration Tester £90,000-£95,000 Horsham (3 days a week onsite) VIQU are supporting a leading organisation in seeking an experienced Senior Penetration Tester to join its growing Cyber Security function. As a Senior Penetration Tester, you will lead and deliver complex security assessments across networks, applications, cloud environments, and emerging technologies. Key Responsibilities Lead the scoping, planning, and execution of advanced penetration tests across web, network, cloud, and enterprise systems Conduct offensive security assessments to identify, validate, and exploit vulnerabilities while providing actionable remediation guidance Design and support purple team exercises to enhance detection and response capabilities Simulate advanced attack scenarios using frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK Produce high-quality technical reports for both technical and non-technical stakeholders Mentor junior team members and promote security testing best practices Requirements 5+ years of hands-on penetration testing experience across network, web, cloud, internal, red team, or purple team environments Excellent knowledge of: MITRE ATT&CK OWASP Threat modelling Attack surface analysis Experience with automated, dynamic, and static security testing tools Knowledge of regulatory frameworks including GDPR, PCI-DSS, and related compliance standards Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Noah Yeoman via the VIQU Website Do you know someone great? We'll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply).
May 13, 2026
Full time
Senior Penetration Tester £90,000-£95,000 Horsham (3 days a week onsite) VIQU are supporting a leading organisation in seeking an experienced Senior Penetration Tester to join its growing Cyber Security function. As a Senior Penetration Tester, you will lead and deliver complex security assessments across networks, applications, cloud environments, and emerging technologies. Key Responsibilities Lead the scoping, planning, and execution of advanced penetration tests across web, network, cloud, and enterprise systems Conduct offensive security assessments to identify, validate, and exploit vulnerabilities while providing actionable remediation guidance Design and support purple team exercises to enhance detection and response capabilities Simulate advanced attack scenarios using frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK Produce high-quality technical reports for both technical and non-technical stakeholders Mentor junior team members and promote security testing best practices Requirements 5+ years of hands-on penetration testing experience across network, web, cloud, internal, red team, or purple team environments Excellent knowledge of: MITRE ATT&CK OWASP Threat modelling Attack surface analysis Experience with automated, dynamic, and static security testing tools Knowledge of regulatory frameworks including GDPR, PCI-DSS, and related compliance standards Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Noah Yeoman via the VIQU Website Do you know someone great? We'll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply).
