Security Testing Operations Analyst

The Security Testing Operations Analyst is a crucial role for the vulnerability management and offensive testing activities across the group to which protects the business from sophisticated cyber threats

The role holder will work with our 3rd party vendors to plan and facilitate our testing programmes ensuring they run efficiently. These programmes include our regulator led Thread Intelligence Led Pen Testing (TLTP), Red teaming, Social engineering simulations, Bug Bounty and external vulnerability scanning services. The applicant will be a domain authority on vulnerability impact and risk, provide insight on root cause analysis and remediation. This role requires working closely within a technical team and with external teams, BISOs, the GSOC, and other entities.

The candidate will stay ahead of emerging cyber security thought leadership sharing ideas for areas of improvement and innovation to support good risk decisions making that drive continuous security risk improvement

Role Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities:

• Collaborate with external vendors coordinating the timely delivery of requirements

• Review vulnerability reports, validate issues reported and triage based on risk

• Support teams in understanding vulnerabilities and validate fixes through retesting

• Coordinate remediation efforts by detailing actions, owners and timelines. Then follow up where appropriate

Qualifications & Experience:

• Technology related Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience and certifications in cyber security

• Background in Red Teaming / Penetration Testing / Bug Bounty advantageous

• Understanding of enterprise IT system environments

• Knowledge of security vulnerabilities and common software engineering flaws and Network Defence analytical models (Kill Chain, ATT&CK, etc.)

• Strong verbal & written communication skills & presentation skills 

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment as a problem solver and barrier breaker with initiative

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

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