Senior Penetration Tester

Location: Greater London

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LSEG is seeking a
** Senior Penetration Tester
** to join our internal offensive security team. This role is hands-on and deeply technical, responsible for planning and driving penetration tests across a wide range of systems and applications. The successful candidate will be a skilled offensive security professional with a passion for uncovering vulnerabilities and improving security posture through thorough testing and teamwork.
** Key Responsibilities
*** Conduct in-depth penetration tests on applications, infrastructure, and cloud environments.
* Take full ownership of assigned penetration testing engagements end-to-end and deliver with limited oversight.
* Compile technical scoping documents, track and document assessment metadata  + Engagement details (who, what, when, where)  + Testing team members and roles  + Tools and methodologies used  + Schedule and timelines  + Target systems and environments  + Constraints, exclusions, and limitations  + Testing activities and event logs
* Document findings clearly and concisely, providing actionable remediation guidance.
* Collaborate with application teams to scope, perform, and report on security assessments.
* Contribute to team improvement efforts and ensure all initiatives and feedback are well documented for future references.
* Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing methodologies, tooling, automation.
* Stay ahead of emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and offensive security techniques.
* Participate in R&D initiatives as guided from leadership.
* Support educational sessions and mentoring within the team.
* Develop and maintain custom tools, scripts, and exploits to support testing activities.
** Required Skills & Experience
*** Proven hands-on experience in penetration testing of Web Applications, APIs, Thick Client and Common Infrastructures (Active Directory, Cloud and Cloud-native based environments).
* Proficiency with tools such as Burp Suite, common command-line tools, and ability to write custom scripts when needed.
* Experience in automating pen testing tasks.
* Solid understanding of application security, network protocols, and operating systems.
* Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).
* Ability to write clear, technical reports and communicate findings to both technical and non-technical customers.
* Experience working in large, sophisticated enterprise environments.
* Proficient interpersonal skills in English, both written and verbal.
* Relevant certifications and engagement with the security community is a plus
* Threat Modelling experience is a plus.
* Experience working in large, sophisticated enterprise environments.
* Proven track record of successfully managing and driving security engagements for various organizations with differing operational and technical profiles.
* Ability to identify, assess, and communicate technical and project risks to partners.
* Understanding project requirements and aligning results with agreed upon objectives and timelines.
** Career Stage:
** Senior Associate
** London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Information:
** Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

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* * and
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Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true…