R1190278 – Offensive Security Specialist
Primary locations: Salford (M50 3SP), Staines (TW18 3DZ), London (EC2R 7HJ), Leeds (LS5 3BF).
Role type: Full‑time, Permanent, Flexible / Hybrid Working.
Salary: Negotiable depending on experience & location. Bonus: 10% + fantastic benefits.
Responsibilities
* Act as the senior technical lead for the Penetration Testing team, overseeing end‑to‑end testing processes and ensuring findings are effectively managed and remediated.
* Collaborate with internal teams and third‑party suppliers to drive continuous improvement in penetration testing practices.
* Serve as the technical SME, validating methodologies and representing the function in governance forums.
* Build strong relationships across Cyber Security and the wider business to raise awareness and support strategic initiatives.
* Mentor junior team members and foster a culture of learning and high performance.
* Ensure alignment with Bupa’s enterprise security policies, standards, and tools.
* Provide consultancy and guidance to ensure compliance with regulations and internal policies.
* Liaise with external stakeholders, including regulators and partners, on incident response and security matters.
Key Skills & Qualifications
* Degree‑level education or equivalent training.
* Highly desirable: Professional certifications such as OSCP, CISSP, OSEP, CISM, or CRT/CCT.
* Strong understanding of penetration testing tools, techniques, and frameworks (e.g., Nessus, Metasploit, Burp Suite).
* Familiarity with Red/Purple Teaming, attack automation, and threat exposure tools.
* Knowledge of cloud security (Azure, AWS, GCP), Zero Trust, containers, and serverless architectures.
* Understanding of identity and privileged access management.
* Awareness of cybersecurity regulations and standards (e.g., NIST, PCI DSS, GDPR, ISO 27001).
* Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to translate technical issues into actionable insights.
* Strong communication skills, able to engage with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
* Capable of working under pressure, managing priorities, and maintaining confidentiality.
* Self‑motivated with a proactive approach to learning and continuous improvement.
* Able to influence and collaborate across teams, including external partners and regulators.
Benefits
* 25 days holiday, increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell.
* Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind.
* An enhanced pension plan and life insurance.
* Annual performance‑based bonus.
* On‑site gyms or local discounts where no on‑site gym available.
* Various other benefits and online discounts.
EEO / Diversity Statements
Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, offering reasonable adjustments to all disabled candidates during selection processes. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, recognising that diversity fuels our ability to serve our customers better.
Additional Information
* Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level.
* Job function: Other, Information Technology, and Management.
* Industries: Software Development.
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