Join a team of cybersecurity professionals and help Swiss Re fulfil its mission to make the world more resilient.
As the Penetration Tester, you will improve and develop the strategy of penetration testing within Swiss Re, ensuring security assessments of web applications and APIs are delivered and remediations are coordinated and fulfilled.
What's more, you'll be working in a hybrid setup, perfectly balancing work from home and the office premises.
The Penetration Testing team simulates real-world cyberattacks on Swiss Re's computer systems, networks, applications, services and platforms. We're looking for an experienced Penetration Tester who's ready to help us protect our digital assets through comprehensive testing, research, fixing and reporting.
If you, however, meet some of the criteria below and are curious about the world of penetration testing inside a large reinsurance company, we'll be more than happy to meet you!

Continuously improve existing processes and develop long-term strategy for the penetration testing service
Efficiently own, perform and deliver security assessments of web applications, APIs and infrastructure penetration reports, and coordinate the remediation of all findings and recommendations
Compile "lessons-learnt" sessions and educational material for IT developers and other relevant parties
Manage relations with internal partners and external security companies providing penetration tests
Cooperate closely with general teams from IT application owners,



information security specialists and chief information security officers
Use your knowledge of Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) Top 10 Vulnerabilities, testing procedures and remediation recommendations
At least 2 years of experience in information security and penetration testing
Good understanding of software development and architecture
Experience with vulnerability management and penetration testing tools (Burp Suite, nmap, Qualys, etc.)
Good communication and writing skills; proficiency in English is required, other languages are a plus
Familiarity with the OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications, prompt injection risks, AI security testing
For Spain the base salary range for this position is between EUR 42,000 and EUR 70,000 (for a full-time role). In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for additional rewards and benefits including an attractive performance-based bonus.
Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.
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📌 Penetration Tester (Hybrid set up) (Madrid)
🏢 Swiss Re
📍 Madrid