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Sun Life

Penetration Testing Analyst

Sun Life

Penetration Testing Analyst performing hands-on security testing of applications and infrastructure at Sun Life. Develop adversary simulation skills and collaborate with a talented team.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeWaterford • 🇮🇪 IrelandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Perform web, API, mobile, and infrastructure penetration testing across enterprise applications
  • Identify, exploit, and validate security vulnerabilities using manual testing techniques and industry tools
  • Conduct testing in line with established methodologies and security frameworks (e.g., OWASP)
  • Produce clear, structured reports outlining: vulnerabilities and root cause, business impact and risk rating, practical remediation recommendations
  • Perform research into new vulnerabilities, exploits, and attack techniques to enhance testing coverage
  • Support re-testing activities to validate remediation of identified issues
  • Support Red Team or adversary simulation exercises when required
  • Contribute to reconnaissance and attack surface mapping, Identification of potential attack paths
  • Support documentation of attack paths and identified security gaps
  • Assist in controlled exploitation activities under guidance, including initial access techniques and limited post-exploitation validation
  • Collaborate with senior team members to understand real-world attacker behavior and techniques

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
  • Certifications such as OSCP, OSWA, CISSP or CompTIA are desired but not required
  • Hands-on experience in web application security testing (OWASP Top 10)
  • API security testing
  • Basic network/infrastructure testing
  • Strong understanding of authentication, session management, and access control flaws
  • Input validation and injection vulnerabilities
  • Experience with tools such as Burp Suite, Nmap, sqlmap, or similar
  • Ability to perform manual testing beyond automated scanning
  • Strong documentation and reporting skills, with focus on clear risk articulation
  • Basic understanding of adversary simulation concepts and attack lifecycle (Desirable - Foundational Level)
  • Familiarity with reconnaissance techniques
  • Common initial compromise methods
  • Awareness of privilege escalation and lateral movement concepts
  • Interest in developing Red Team and offensive security capabilities over time

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 22 Days Annual Leave - increasing to 25 days based on length of service
  • Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave, Parental Leave
  • C$400/€275 Fitness Reimbursement for gym membership annually
  • Annual Bonus plan based on Company and Individual Performance
  • 100% Private Health Insurance cover for employees and 50% contribution for family members from date of hire
  • Study Assistance Programme inclusive of Masters Programme
  • S&S Club, Wellness Programme, GP Scheme, Flu Vaccines, Eye Care Scheme as well as lots of discounted events and classes
  • Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
  • Access to Professional Development Training Platforms

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Hard Skills & Tools
penetration testingweb application security testingAPI security testingnetwork testingauthentication flawssession management flawsaccess control flawsinput validation vulnerabilitiesinjection vulnerabilitiesmanual testing
Soft Skills
documentation skillsreporting skillsrisk articulationcollaborationresearch skills
Certifications
OSCPOSWACISSPCompTIA