cyber test

London Arena, United Kingdom Posted on 11/12/2025

We are seeking a highly skilled Cyber Test Specialist to join our dynamic team within the Financial Services industry. This role is critical to ensuring the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of our digital assets in a highly regulated and threat prone environment. The Cyber Test Specialist will be responsible for designing, executing, and evaluating comprehensive security testing programs, including penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and compliance audits. Your work will directly contribute to strengthening our cybersecurity posture, mitigating risks, and safeguarding sensitive financial data and customer information. As a key member of the security operations team, you will collaborate with cross functional stakeholders to identify, validate, and remediate security weaknesses across systems, applications, and networks. This role demands technical excellence, a proactive mindset, and a deep understanding of financial sector security standards and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute penetration tests across internal networks, external facing systems, cloud environments, and web/mobile applications.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments using industry standard tools (e.g., Nessus, Burp Suite, OpenVAS) and prioritize findings based on risk impact.
• Perform security configuration reviews and compliance testing against frameworks such as PCI DSS, SOX, ISO 27001, and NIST.
• Document test results with clear, actionable remediation guidance and communicate findings to technical and non technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and compliance teams to ensure timely remediation of identified vulnerabilities.
• Maintain and update test methodologies, test plans, and automation scripts to reflect evolving threats and technologies.
• Support incident response activities by validating exploitability and contributing to post incident security analysis.
• Stay current with emerging cyber threats, attack vectors, and security best practices specific to the financial services sector.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field; CISSP, CEH, OSCP, or similar certifications preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of hands on experience in cybersecurity testing, penetration testing, or vulnerability management within financial services or regulated industries.
• Proficiency in penetration testing tools (Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, Wireshark, etc.) and scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Strong understanding of network protocols, web application security (OWASP Top 10), and cloud security (AWS, Azure).
• Experience with compliance frameworks including PCI DSS, SOX, GDPR, and FFIEC guidelines.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, and communication skills with the ability to translate technical findings into business risk insights.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple testing projects under tight deadlines.
• Experience with automated testing tools and integration into CI/CD pipelines is a plus.

Additional Information

• This role requires adherence to strict confidentiality and compliance standards.
• Occasional travel may be required for on site assessments.