Cyber Security Penetration Tester

Brennan; Canberra; Remote; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

An IT services company is hiring a Cyber Security Penetration Tester for a short-term engagement in Canberra. The role involves performing penetration testing on an AWS-hosted web application to assess security posture and identify vulnerabilities. Candidates should have experience in penetration testing, strong stakeholder engagement, and reporting skills. This mid-senior level contract position allows for remote work as agreed upon, with applications closing on December 18, 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience in penetration testing for web applications and infrastructure.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and reporting skills.
• Desirable: 3+ years’ experience, security architecture knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform penetration testing on an AWS-hosted web application.
• Assess security posture and identify vulnerabilities.
• Provide actionable security insights.

Skills

Penetration testing for web applications

Stakeholder engagement

Reporting skills

Security architecture knowledge

Job description

Cyber Security Penetration Tester

Brennan Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

We’re hiring a Cyber Security Penetration Tester!

A short-term engagement (12–30 January 2026) to perform penetration testing on an AWS-hosted web application. You’ll assess security posture, identify vulnerabilities, and provide actionable insights.

What we’re looking for

• ✔ Experience in penetration testing for web applications and infrastructure
• ✔ Strong stakeholder engagement and reporting skills
• ✔ Desirable: 3+ years’ experience, security architecture knowledge

Location: offices nationwide with a remote option as agreed on.

Interested? Reach out today! Applications close Thursday 18th December 2025 - 5pm.

Please send your Contact details and CV to Luxmi Cruse - [e-mail].

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting