Lead Penetration Testers

Clicks IT Recruitment; Melbourne; In loco; AUD 140.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Clicks IT Recruitment is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Penetration Tester to lead security testing across government technology environments in Melbourne and broader VIC/QLD/ACT/SA regions. The role focuses on web, infrastructure, and enterprise testing, vulnerability assessments, and simulated attacks, delivering actionable remediation guidance and strengthening security controls.

NV1 clearance is required; 12-month term with two 12-month extensions, and collaboration with a skilled team to

Competenze

• Experience conducting web app pentests on complex enterprise environments.
• Infrastructure pentesting across Windows and Linux.
• Lead testing engagements and vulnerability assessments.
• Produce high-quality reports with remediation guidance.

Mansioni

• Lead and deliver complex penetration testing engagements across enterprise environments.
• Perform web application, infrastructure, and mobile security testing.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and simulated attack exercises.
• Develop testing methodologies, plans, scopes and procedures.
• Identify weaknesses and provide remediation recommendations.
• Communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to capability development.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of testing tools and processes.

Conoscenze

Web application pentesting

Infrastructure pentesting

Threat simulation

Vulnerability assessments

Technical reporting

Stakeholder communication

Descrizione del lavoro

Senior Cyber Security Penetration Tester

VIC, QLD, ACT, SA
12 month with 2*12 month Extensions
NV1 Required

Are you an experienced Cyber Security Penetration Tester looking to work on complex, large-scale government technology environments? We are seeking a highly skilled security professional to lead penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and simulated attack exercises across enterprise platforms and critical infrastructure.

This is an opportunity to work alongside experienced cyber security professionals, helping strengthen the security posture of systems that support essential services and large user communities.

As a Senior Cyber Security Penetration Tester, you will lead advanced security testing activities across web applications, infrastructure, and enterprise environments. You will identify vulnerabilities, assess risk, provide remediation guidance, and support continuous improvement of security controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver complex penetration testing engagements across enterprise environments.
• Perform web application, infrastructure, and mobile security testing.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and simulated attack exercises.
• Develop testing methodologies, plans, scopes, and technical procedures.
• Identify security weaknesses and provide practical remediation recommendations.
• Review and communicate technical findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with system owners to prepare, execute, and validate security testing activities.
• Support cyber security risk assessments and security assurance initiatives.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to capability development.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of security tools, techniques, and processes.

Skills & Experience To be successful in this role you will demonstrate experience in:

• Conducting web application penetration testing against complex enterprise systems.
• Performing infrastructure penetration testing across Windows and Linux environments.
• Leading penetration testing engagements and vulnerability assessments.
• Undertaking threat simulation and adversary emulation exercises.
• Producing high-quality technical reports and remediation recommendations.
• Engaging effectively with stakeholders and system owners.
• Using industry-standard security testing tools and frameworks.

At Clicks we embrace diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity. First Nations people are encouraged to apply.

We provide reasonable adjustments, including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with a disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please call 1300 254 *** or email***********@clicks.com.au