Join a team of cybersecurity professionals and help Swiss Re fulfill 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. As part of the Group Security & Technology Platforms (GSTP) division, the team detects security weaknesses and fixes them before malicious hackers can exploit them.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.About the roleNobody is perfect and meets 100% of our requirements. 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!Execute penetration tests across multiple attack surfaces: web applications, APIs, networks, mobile, thick clients and AI/LLM-based systemsEfficiently own, perform and deliver security assessmentsDevelop, maintain and validate AI-driven agents and tools to automate recurring testing tasks, reducing false positives and improving accuracyCommunicate service capabilities and test results effectively to IT owners and stakeholdersCompile "lessons-learnt" sessions and educational material for IT developers and other relevant partiesCooperate closely with global teams from IT application owners, information security specialists and chief information security officersBe someone who believes in continuous innovation,



is curious and relentless in finding a better way every dayUse your knowledge of Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) Top 10 Vulnerabilities, testing procedures and remediation recommendationsWhat we need from youAt least 5 years of experience in information security and penetration testingGood understanding of software development and architectureHave good knowledge of programming and scripting languagesSound understanding of security frameworks (ISO27001/2, NIST, OWASP Top 10)Experience with vulnerability management and penetration testing tools (Burp Suite, nmap, Qualys, Bruno/Swagger, SQLMap, Kali Linux etc.)Experience cloud security and testing cloud environments.Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and unambiguously to both business and technical audiencesGood communication and writing skills; proficiency in English is required, other languages are a plusExperience working in an international environmentNice-to-haveKnowledge of advanced persistent threats and modern attack techniquesExperience in agentic development and deploying/hosting AI tools (containers, servers, APIs)Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, SAST/DAST, cloud testing, and reverse engineeringFor Spain the base salary range for this position is between EUR 42,000 and EUR 70,000 (for a full-time role). The specific salary offered considers:the requirements, scope, complexity and responsibilities of the role,the applicant’s own profile including education/qualifications, expertise, specialisation,



skills and experience.In the situation where you do not meet all the requirements or you significantly exceed these, the offered salary may be below or above the advertised range.In addition to your base salary, you may be eligible for additional rewards and benefits including an attractive performance-based bonus.About Swiss ReSwiss 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. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 15,000 employees across the world.Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and versátil environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.We may use AI-powered tools to support the review and evaluation of applications for this position. These tools provide additional insights to our recruitment teams, but all hiring decisions are carefully reviewed and made by people. To learn more about how we use AI in recruitment and how we handle your personal data, please review our Data Privacy Statement before applying.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Penetration Tester (Hybrid Optionup), Madrid (M, Es)
🏢 Swiss Re
📍 Madrid