Lead Penetration Tester, NV1 Cleared, Enterprise Security

Master2Manage Pty Limited, Australia; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 165,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Master2Manage Pty Limited in Canberra, Melbourne, Brisbane, or Adelaide is seeking a Lead Security Tester for a 12-month contract. You will lead complex penetration testing and vulnerability assessments across enterprise ICT environments, conducting advanced web/mobile applications testing and simulated cyberattacks.

NV1 clearance is required before commencement (current NV1 preferred). The role starts February 2027 with initial onsite work and potential hybrid arrangements (typically 3 days

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience in enterprise penetration testing, vulnerability assessment and offensive security.
• Demonstrated capability in Penetration Testing and Simulated Attack Exercises (CIISEC Level 5).
• Demonstrated capability in Digital Forensics (CIISEC Level 4).
• Strong experience testing enterprise web applications and Windows/Linux infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex penetration testing and vulnerability assessments across enterprise ICT environments.
• Conduct advanced web application, mobile application and infrastructure penetration testing.
• Plan and execute simulated cyberattacks to identify exploitable vulnerabilities and weaknesses in security controls.
• Develop testing methodologies, testing plans and scopes, and oversee technical execution.
• Undertake forensic analysis, technical security research and risk assessments.
• Assess remediation effectiveness and provide practical recommendations to strengthen security.
• Deliver comprehensive technical reports and communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring and oversight of security testing activities.

Skills

Penetration testing

Vulnerability assessment

Offensive security

Digital forensics

Leadership / mentoring

Job description

Master2Manage Pty Limited in Canberra, Melbourne, Brisbane, or Adelaide is seeking a Lead Security Tester for a 12-month contract. You will lead complex penetration testing and vulnerability assessments across enterprise ICT environments, conducting advanced web/mobile applications testing and simulated cyberattacks.

NV1 clearance is required before commencement (current NV1 preferred). The role starts February 2027 with initial onsite work and potential hybrid arrangements (typically 3 days