Penetration Test Engagement Coordinator

Role profile: 

The main function is to improve efficiency between the LSEG business teams and the Cyber Security functions by devising and implementing automation, process, procedures and reporting that improve how the business engages with Cyber strategic plans, standards and policies.

This particular role is focusing on the penetration testing process to manage the scheduling of testing activities within Group. This role requires an in-depth understanding of the full penetration testing process, with a strong focus on coordination, tracking, and reporting.

ROLE SUMMARY: 

The Team is a highly transparent, adaptable, and effective team within Technology function. We enable the organization to deliver against its strategic aims by reducing cyber risk of significant security incidents and data breaches by continually working to improve the security posture of the organization. 

You will join the Cyber Engagement team, which is a function within Cyber Security team to enrich and streamline the communication between Business and Cyber Teams to meet the group's strategic requirements. 

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING: 

Coordination of Penetration Testing Schedule: 

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive schedule for all penetration testing activities. 

• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors, utilizing a deep understanding of the penetration testing process to align efforts with business and security needs. 

• Ensure penetration testing engagement is following the Cyber team standard engagement and quality processes. 

Project Management and Tracking: 

• Monitor the progress of all penetration testing projects, applying insights from previous hands-on experience to anticipate and address potential challenges. 

• Ensure that testing activities are conducted within agreed timelines and budgets, applying a thorough understanding of the complexities involved in penetration testing. 

Reporting and Documentation: 

• Prepare and present detailed reports on the status, findings, and outcomes of penetration tests, leveraging knowledge of penetration testing methodologies. 

• Maintain meticulous records of testing activities, ensuring comprehensive documentation of scopes, methodologies, and vulnerabilities identified. 

Quality Assurance: 

• Support the quality of penetration tests to ensure they adhere to internal standards, applying firsthand knowledge of effective testing strategies. 

• Facilitate post-engagement reviews, applying experience in penetration testing to provide valuable insights and recommendations. 

Team Leadership: 

• Mentor team members involved in the coordination of penetration testing, sharing knowledge and experience in penetration testing methodologies. 

• Promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team

Vendor Management:

• Serving as Point of contact for 3rd party testing vendors 

• Coordinate contract discussions, adherence to SLAs and Budgets

• Evaluate vendor performance and collect feedback. 

Skills and Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cyber Security, or a related field. 

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cyber security. 

• In-depth understanding of penetration testing methodologies

• Experience maintaining and developing automation using JIRA and Azure Dev Ops. 

• Strong interpersonal and project management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously. 

• Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with both technical and non-technical collaborators. 

• Proficient in documentation, reporting, and compliance with cyber security regulations. 

• Relevant certifications in penetration testing or cyber security management are desirable. 

• PMP, Agile, PRINCE2, or other project management are a plus. 

WHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURN: 

• We enhance each employee’s potential through personal development and through a wide range of learning tools both formal and informal.  

• We remunerate our people with competitive salaries and offer a range of attractive benefits.  

• We also recognize that to attract the best talent, we need to be flexible, and we are open to discussing hybrid work arrangements with 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.

Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

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 self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

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