Lead Penetration Tester ( NV1 clearance )

XPT Software Australia Pty Ltd; Canberra; Presencial; AUD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

XPT Software Australia Pty Ltd in Canberra is seeking a Lead Penetration Tester to manage complex security testing across enterprise platforms. The role requires overseeing test case execution, performing advanced penetration tests, and reporting findings to stakeholders.

The candidate will lead a team, coordinate risk analyses, and develop testing strategies to strengthen security posture, ensuring remediation is implemented effectively.

Formación

• Penetration testing experience required.
• Experience conducting vulnerability assessments and security testing.
• Strong ability to lead security testing projects and coordinate teams.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee execution of test cases with in-depth risk analysis.
• Lead cyber penetration testing and vulnerability assessments using tools.
• Coordinate risk analyses on cyber security matters and communicate findings.

Conocimientos

Penetration testing

Vulnerability assessment

Security testing

Team leadership

Descripción del empleo

XPT Software Australia Pty Ltd | Contract

Lead Penetration Tester ( NV1 clearance )

Canberra, Australia | Posted on 10/15/2026

• State/Province Australian Capital Territory
• Country Australia

About Us

AboutXPT

• XPT SoftwareAustralia PTY Ltd, incorporated in 2016, is a Software Services company
• XPT works with topclients across Australia in Banking, Insurance, Telecom,Retail, Energy, Mining and Manufacturingdomains.
• We have 120+technocrats in Australia working at our clientlocations.
• XPT SoftwareAustralia is part of group companies which has globalpresence across India & Europe.
• We have served100+ clients globally, fulfilling their onsite-offshoreneeds.

Job Description

Jobdetails

PenetrationTesters analyse IT systems to determine configuration weaknesses and faultsthat would impact on security and business then produce reports detailing thefindings and recommendations for improved network security.

CyberSecurity Penetration Testers conduct complex penetration testing and highlysensitive vulnerability assessment activities. They simulate different types ofcyber security attacks and develop penetration testing methodologies.

Keyduties and responsibilities

• oversee the execution of test cases using in-depth technicalanalysis of risks and typical vulnerabilities
• lead cyber penetration testing and vulnerability assessments usingrelevant tools and methods against a variety of technologies
• conduct and lead complex threat simulation activities to identifyweaknesses and/or opportunities in technical security controls
• oversee the catalogue of test findings and potential measures
• oversee and approve security testing plans
• provide highly technical subject matter expertise to system ownersand stakeholders to improve system security posture
• conduct highly complex analysis and research to identifyimprovements to cyber threat tools, techniques and procedures
• manage and coordinate a variety of risk analysis and assessments oncyber security matters
• perform web application and mobile penetration testing againstcomplex enterprise platforms using a variety of technologies
• conduct infrastructure penetration testing against enterprise gradesystems
• collaborate with system owners to develop test scope andpreparation for testing ensuring remediation has been completedeffectively
• review reports, briefs and documentation and communicate technicalfindings and recommendations
• transfer highly technical skills and knowledge to other staffthrough continuous coaching and on-the-job training to support successionplanning
• lead and support the operations of a team, including settingpriorities and managing performance, resources and workflows
• exercise delegations in line with legislation and guidelines.