Penetration Testing Lead

At MIB our people are passionate about making roads safer by getting uninsured and hit-and-run drivers off our roads. Working in partnership with the Police, Insurers and Government our collective aim is to make it a thing of the past but, until that’s accomplished, we’re here to compensate victims quickly, fairly and compassionately. Last year we helped more than 34,000 people struck by uninsured and hit-and-run drivers and paid over £400 million in compensation to support victims rebuild their lives.

As Cyber Security Test Lead, you will be responsible for leading and managing all security testing activities across the organisation. You will develop and implement a comprehensive security testing strategy, oversee penetration testing and vulnerability assessments, and ensure that security findings are managed and remediated effectively. You will provide technical direction, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and mentor team members to foster their professional growth and technical skills. You will also act as the primary point of contact between MIB and third parties who provide testing capability. Your work will help ensure that MIB systems and applications remain secure and resilient against evolving threats.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage security testing activities, including (but not limited to) network, application, cloud, and internal security testing.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive security testing strategy and roadmap ensuring full coverage of the MIB estate.
• Provide technical guidance and support on complex security vulnerabilities and remediation efforts.
• Mentor and manage other members in the information security team involved in testing, supporting their professional development.

Testing Vulnerability Management

• Manage security findings from penetration tests, vulnerability scans, and internal security assessments, working with development teams to ensure timely remediation.
• Provide technical guidance and analysis of complex vulnerabilities as well as proposed remediation efforts.
• Ensure reliable validation of remediation actions.

Collaboration and Integration of Testing

• Collaborate with development, product, infrastructure, change and project teams to integrate security testing into the Secure Software Development Life Cycle (SSDLC).
• Prepare and present detailed reporting on security testing findings and the overall security posture to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Business Continuity and Continual Improvement

• Assist with business continuity testing, ensuring security controls and processes support organisational resilience.
• Stay up to date with the latest security threats, trends, and testing methodologies.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the security testing team.

Skills and Experience

• Significant experience in cyber security, with at least experience in a lead or senior role.
• Proven experience in managing and conducting penetration tests, vulnerability assessments, internal security testing, and security audits.
• In-depth knowledge of security testing tools such as Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit, and Kali Linux.
• Strong understanding of common web application vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10) and network protocols.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to articulate complex security concepts to diverse audiences.
• Relevant certifications such as OSCP, CEH, or CISSP.
• Experience with cloud security testing (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Familiarity with DevSecOps principles and practices.
• Scripting or programming experience in Python, Ruby, or similar languages.
• Experience with threat modelling.
• Experience assisting with business continuity testing and planning.

We believe in a workplace where everyone can be themselves. Through our different ideas, personalities and experiences, we redefine what is possible every day. And regardless of your colour, age, race, gender, sexual orientation or anything else you consider yourself to be, there is a place for you at MIB. A place where you can bring your best self to work every day. So, if you think big, love a challenge and want to make a difference to people’s lives, we want to hear from you.