[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Sun Life Financial jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sun-life-financial/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Sun Life Financial · Waterford, Ireland # Penetration Testing Intern Waterford, Ireland Early career Listed on Sun Life Financial’s official careers site. Posted September 19, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Sun Life Financial’s careers site →](https://sunlife.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Experienced-Jobs/job/Waterford-Waterford-Ireland/Penetration-Testing-Intern_JR00127683) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Sun Life Financial](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sun-life-financial/) / Penetration Testing Intern ## Job description You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. At Sun Life, we're driven by our Purpose: helping our Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. ### Our values shape how we work caring, authentic, bold, inspiring, and impactful. When you join Sun Life, you'll work with passionate colleagues and empowering leaders who support your growth and celebrate your contributions, so you can make a meaningful difference in our Clients' lives. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world. ### Job Description Eligibility: Internship opportunities are open exclusively to current third-year degree students who are required to complete an internship or work placement as a mandatory part of their degree program /coursework. Applicants must be returning to their studies following the internship and be able to provide confirmation from their educational institution that the placement forms part of their course requirements. 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. ### 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. Interns in this position will work fully on-site at our Waterford office for the duration of their internship. ### Job Category IT - Technology Services Posting End Date: 23/10/2026 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Sep 19, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 29 days - Location: Waterford, Ireland[Apply on Sun Life Financial’s careers site →](https://sunlife.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Experienced-Jobs/job/Waterford-Waterford-Ireland/Penetration-Testing-Intern_JR00127683) ## More jobs at Sun Life Financial ### [Enterprise Architecture Intern](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sun-life-financial/jobs/9b1795698e7ac7bb0a01/) Waterford, Ireland ### [Technology Foundation Intern](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sun-life-financial/jobs/bc2d91dc140b86081492/) Waterford, Ireland ### [WAN Internship](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sun-life-financial/jobs/4362ca5ec2a20760c640/) Waterford, Ireland ### [Accounting Control Associate Intern](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sun-life-financial/jobs/f60f98426a452d91e6f7/) Waterford, Ireland ### [Finance Operations Assistant](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sun-life-financial/jobs/2958da90cdbb2a7b45db/) Waterford, Ireland ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Penetration Testing Program Governance & Vendor Strategy Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/e4fcccc94556b9f0a6b7/) JPMorganChase · LONDON, United Kingdom ### [Senior Penetration Testing Coordinator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hsbc-holdings/jobs/451e2e482e5ce02ba87b/) HSBC Holdings · Azcapotzalco, Ciudad de México, Mexico ### [Lead, Penetration Testing](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/standard-chartered/jobs/b1c47dc6b2c0bd0fb4d8/) Standard Chartered · Bangalore, IND ### [Penetration testing](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/tata-consultancy-services/jobs/c303d7b195e4671557be/) Tata Consultancy Services · Chennai ### [Penetration Testing - Director - Cybersecurity Engineering](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/morgan-stanley/jobs/1a63a42eb345edde30e5/) Morgan Stanley · Bengaluru, India OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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