Penetration Tester

Manulife Financial; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Career growth opportunities

Supportive inclusion policies

Job summary

Manulife Financial is seeking a Penetration Tester in Quezon City, Philippines. In this role, you will assess security vulnerabilities and develop strategies to mitigate risks. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of IT experience in penetration testing and holds a degree in a related field. Responsibilities include evaluating the organization's security posture, performing assessments, and communicating findings. A hybrid working arrangement is offered, promoting both flexibility and career growth.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of hands-on penetration testing experience.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge of current vulnerabilities and exploits.
• Must be willing to work mid-shift and night-shift schedules.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the security posture of the organization by assessing threats.
• Develop and communicate impacts of potential cyber attacks.
• Perform security assessments to identify vulnerabilities in the organization.

Skills

Penetration testing

Vulnerability Assessment

Network Security

Cybersecurity

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

VAPT tools

DAST

SAST

Job description

Manulife’s Global Cybersecurity Services - Application Security is building up a penetration testing Centre of Excellence (COE) to deliver penetration test-related capabilities for all segments in Manulife. As a Penetration Tester, you will be working closely with our business team and the second line of defence to assess the scope and level of effort based on identified areas of risk and execute assigned engagements in alignment with common penetration testing industry frameworks.

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Note: Designation will be finalized after completion of the recruitment processes.

Position Responsibilities

• Evaluates the security posture of the organization, assessing potential threats and vulnerabilities in any of the following:
  • Web Applications and/or Network Security
  • Microservices
  • Mobile Applications
• Develops and communicates the understanding of the potential impacts of a cyber attack to all relevant stakeholders.
• Evaluates different security solutions and provides advice on how to best protect the organization from cyber threats.
• Ensures alignment with corporate and regulatory requirements for the management of information security program.
• Performs security assessments to identify possible security vulnerabilities within the organization and develops security controls, policies, and procedures to address any issues that may exist.
• Conducts comprehensive network scans and manual network assessments, including penetration testing and vulnerability scans.
• Write reports including technical details, risk analysis, and providing remediation recommendations for identified issues.

Required Qualifications

• At least 2 years of IT experience with a demonstrated passion for performing hands‑on penetration tests on external and internal networks, operating systems, web applications, etc.
• Has technical knowledge of current vulnerabilities, exploits and tools (VAPT, DAST, SAST, and other similar tools).
• Bachelor’s degree holder in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or any related discipline.
• Must be willing to work on mid‑shift and night‑shift schedule on a hybrid setup in Quezon City, Philippines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Holds an Information Security certification or is at least currently undergoing security certification/training such as OSCP, OSCE, CEH, GWAPT, GPEN, or eWPT is preferred.
• Has technical knowledge of current vulnerabilities, exploits and tools.
• Understand the concepts of different VAPT capabilities and methods.
• Ability to adopt the security industry best practices and immerse in procedures.
• Exposure with various security assessment frameworks and procedures, and the ability to perform both manual and automated testing.
• Interest in researching evolving exploits, techniques, and tools in support of penetration testing efforts.
• Good verbal and written communication skills including the ability to write clear and concise assessment reports.
• Good stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate with team, peers and employees.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Experience working in an international environment with people from multiple cultures is preferred.
• Beginner / Fundamental Knowledge in the following:
  • Vulnerability Assessment
  • Penetration Testing
  • Security Risk Assessment
  • Risk Management
  • Security Testing
  • Cyber Threat Intelligence
• Fresh graduates of relevant courses are encouraged to apply.

When you join our team:

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well‑being and inclusion are more than just words.
• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

Equal Opportunity Employer

In Manulife/恒康, we embrace diversity. We are committed to attracting, developing and retaining a workforce that is as diverse as the clients we serve, creating an inclusive work environment that embraces culture and individual differences. We strive for fair recruitment, retention, promotion, and compensation practices, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, color, ethnicity, nationality, religion, religious belief, faith, gender (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic traits, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, familial status, disability or any other factor protected by applicable law.

Our primary mission is to remove barriers and provide equal employment opportunities for employees. The HR representative will do their best to provide reasonable assistance to applicants who request accommodations during the recruiting process. Information disclosed by applicants for assistance will be stored and used in accordance with applicable law and Manulife/恒康 policy. If you need assistance during the recruiting process, please contact [e-mail].

Working Arrangement

Hybrid