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Job Description:

Job Description: Sun Life is a global Financial Services company. Our Security Testing team is responsible for detecting and exploiting weaknesses in Sun Life Applications by performing Penetration Tests with team members located in Waterford and around the globe. Right now, we are looking for people who are passionate about technology and Information Security and the important role it plays in keeping Sun Life Applications and client data safe to join us and experience what it’s like to work in the exciting area of Penetration Testing.

Job Title: Penetration Testing Intern

We embrace a hybrid work model that allows for a flexible balance of in-office and remote work, recognising the benefits this approach can provide in terms of work-life balance, productivity, and fostering a collaborative work environment.

Core competencies/qualities:

Do you have a passion for technology and Information Security, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn? Do you enjoy solving problems? Trying different solutions until you reach the best result? Do you enjoy continuous learning and development? Are you familiar with and have an interest in the tools and techniques used by ethical hackers? Do you thrive collaborating with a team of diverse, inclusive professionals?

If this sounds like you, please read on.

Overview of what we do:

Our Penetration Testing Security Analysts are part of the Information Security – Digital Security Threat Management team who provide a wide range of services in the Information Security space. From one day to the next you could be ethically hacking Sun Life’s Web and Mobile applications, running vulnerability scans and analyzing results, performing retests of previous vulnerabilities, responding to queries related to vulnerabilities found during testing or researching and investigating new vulnerabilities and threats.

Responsibilities/tasks:

As a Penetration Testing Intern:

You will be tasked with participating in the below high-level services

• Perform penetration testing (Ethical Hacking) and vulnerability scanning activities for Sun Life’s internal and external clients.
• Present reports and data on the findings from penetration testing to the various support teams responsible for these applications.
• Work with associated teams to help remediate the vulnerabilities found.
• Proactively research developments in the Information Security industry looking for opportunities to make improvements for the team and clients.

Job Category:

IT - Technology Services

Posting End Date:

04/10/2024