Penetration Testing Intern

Sun Life Financial; Ireland; On-site; EUR 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site internship

Job summary

Sun Life is seeking a Penetration Testing Intern in Waterford, Ireland, to join our Information Security team. Intern will perform ethical hacking and vulnerability scanning for Sun Life's applications, and present findings to support teams.

You will work on-site at the Waterford office for the duration of the internship, engage in remediation efforts with colleagues, and stay current with industry developments in information security.

Qualifications

• Passion for technology and Information Security with willingness to learn.
• Enjoy solving problems and exploring different solutions.
• Interest in ethical hacking tools and techniques.
• Thrives in a diverse, inclusive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform penetration testing (Ethical Hacking) and vulnerability scanning for Sun Life’s internal and external applications.
• Present reports on findings to support teams responsible for the applications.
• Help remediate identified vulnerabilities in collaboration with related teams.
• Proactively research developments in information security to improve the team and services.
• Interns will work fully on-site at the Waterford office for the duration of the internship.

Skills

Information Security

Ethical Hacking

Vulnerability scanning

Team collaboration

Education

Third-year degree student required

Job description

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. At Sun Life, we're driven by our Purpose: helping our Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. Our values shape how we work: caring, authentic, bold, inspiring, and impactful. When you join Sun Life, you'll work with passionate colleagues and empowering leaders who support your growth and celebrate your contributions, so you can make a meaningful difference in our Clients' lives. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

Eligibility

Internship opportunities are open exclusively to current third-year degree students who are required to complete an internship or work placement as a mandatory part of their degree program /coursework. Applicants must be returning to their studies following the internship and be able to provide confirmation from their educational institution that the placement forms part of their course requirements.

Sun Life is a global Financial Services company. Our Security Testing team is responsible for detecting and exploiting weaknesses in Sun Life Applications by performing Penetration Tests with team members located in Waterford and around the globe. Right now, we are looking for people who are passionate about technology and Information Security and the important role it plays in keeping Sun Life Applications and client data safe to join us and experience what it’s like to work in the exciting area of Penetration Testing.

Core competencies/qualities

• Do you have a passion for technology and Information Security, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn?
• Do you enjoy solving problems?
• Trying different solutions until you reach the best result?
• Do you enjoy continuous learning and development?
• Are you familiar with and have an interest in the tools and techniques used by ethical hackers?
• Do you thrive collaborating with a team of diverse, inclusive professionals?

If this sounds like you, please read on.

Overview of what we do

Our Penetration Testing Security Analysts are part of the Information Security – Digital Security Threat Management team who provide a wide range of services in the Information Security space. From one day to the next you could be ethically hacking Sun Life’s Web and Mobile applications, running vulnerability scans and analyzing results, performing retests of previous vulnerabilities, responding to queries related to vulnerabilities found during testing or researching and investigating new vulnerabilities and threats.

Responsibilities/tasks

As a Penetration Testing Intern: You will be tasked with participating in the below high-level services Perform penetration testing (Ethical Hacking) and vulnerability scanning activities for Sun Life’s internal and external clients. Present reports and data on the findings from penetration testing to the various support teams responsible for these applications. Work with associated teams to help remediate the vulnerabilities found. Proactively research developments in the Information Security industry looking for opportunities to make improvements for the team and clients. **Interns in this position will work fully on-site at our Waterford office for the duration of their internship. **

Job Category

IT - Technology Services

Posting End Date

23/10/2026

Shine together

At Sun Life, you can be your most brilliant self. Our supportive, flexible, and inclusive work environment is one where you – and your career – can thrive. Whatever your aspirations, collaborative leaders and colleagues are ready to help you learn, grow, and succeed. Make life brighter We’re a global company with a passion for people. Our purpose is to help Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. As a team of 30,000 across 26 countries, our impact is far-reaching, and locally relevant There’s power in numbers. As part of Sun Life’s growing team, you have an impact on people in your community and around the world. Shape the future With an optimistic eye on a brighter future, we drive to innovate. Be part of leading change, push boundaries and try new ways of working. Use data to drive bold actions. Be agile and pivot as we test and learn. At Sun Life, we’re driving transformation, sustainability and innovation for our Clients, employees, partners, and communities. Join us. Together, we can make the future brighter. Join a top employer for a brighter future. Visit Sun Life Careers