Lead Penetration Tester – Cloud & On-Prem (NV1/NV2)

Circuit Recruitment Group; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 160,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

Circuit Recruitment Group is seeking a Penetration Tester for a 6-month Canberra-based hybrid role. You will lead security testing engagements across on-premise and cloud, interfacing with clients from scoping through readout. Immediate start for a hands-on tester in a secure environment.

Required NV1/NV2 clearance, OSCP, 4+ years of experience, and expertise with Burp Suite/Nmap/Metasploit/BloodHound; strong reporting and presentation skills essential.

Qualifications

• NV1 or NV2 clearance required (willing to undergo NV2)
• OSCP certification non negotiable
• 4+ years of hands-on penetration testing
• Proven on-prem and cloud testing experience
• Strong tooling knowledge: Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit, BloodHound
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills
• Based in Canberra and available to start immediately or on short notice

Responsibilities

• Penetration testing across web apps, internal/external networks, infrastructure and cloud
• Run Active Directory and internal network attack simulations to identify attack paths
• Assess cloud environments for misconfigurations and security weaknesses
• Produce clear, actionable reports translating findings into risk and remediation
• Lead client meetings from engagement kickoff to presenting results and recommendations
• Review the work of other testers to maintain high-quality deliverables
• Share knowledge and mentor less experienced team members

Skills

Penetration testing

Report writing

Stakeholder engagement

Canberra-based

Tools

Burp Suite

Nmap

Metasploit

BloodHound

Job description

Circuit Recruitment Group is seeking a Penetration Tester for a 6-month Canberra-based hybrid role. You will lead security testing engagements across on-premise and cloud, interfacing with clients from scoping through readout. Immediate start for a hands-on tester in a secure environment.

Required NV1/NV2 clearance, OSCP, 4+ years of experience, and expertise with Burp Suite/Nmap/Metasploit/BloodHound; strong reporting and presentation skills essential.