Penetration Tester (Hybrid) - Banking Security

Lloyds Bank plc; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension benefits

Annual bonus potential

Share schemes

Wellbeing initiatives

28 days' holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Lloyds Banking Group is seeking a Junior Penetration Tester to join our Security Testing team in a hybrid role across multiple UK sites, including Manchester. You will perform security testing across Web, API, and infrastructure, and work closely with stakeholders to improve secure delivery.

The role requires strong technical ability, good communication, and a collaborative mindset to continually learn and improve the security posture of the Group.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a penetration tester.
• Strong experience in Web, API, Mobile, Infrastructure, Cloud or AI testing.
• Security testing certifications such as CREST, OSCP, OSCE, GPEN or GXPN.

Responsibilities

• Conduct penetration tests across web, API, mobile and infrastructure.
• Identify vulnerabilities and provide risk-based remediation guidance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve security testing capabilities.

Skills

Penetration testing

OWASP Top 10

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Tools

CREST

OSCP

OSCE

GPEN

Job description

Lloyds Banking Group is seeking a Junior Penetration Tester to join our Security Testing team in a hybrid role across multiple UK sites, including Manchester. You will perform security testing across Web, API, and infrastructure, and work closely with stakeholders to improve secure delivery.

The role requires strong technical ability, good communication, and a collaborative mindset to continually learn and improve the security posture of the Group.