Lead Security Testing Specialist

XPT Software Australia Pty Ltd; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

XPT Software Australia Pty Ltd in Melbourne, Australia is seeking a Security Testing Lead with 8+ years in security testing. You will lead high‑complexity assessments, provide SME-level guidance, and drive secure development practices across client projects. This contract role requires strategic thinking and hands-on leadership.

The role emphasizes mentorship, risk-based decision making, and collaboration with cyber security teams to strengthen client security postures and resilience.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in security testing.
• Lead and deliver high-complexity security assessments.
• Provide technical leadership as SME in security testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver security assessments across client systems.
• Provide escalation point for complex vulnerabilities and adversary emulation.
• Translate technical findings into business risk insights for remediation prioritisation.
• Develop and evolve security testing strategy, methodologies, and standards.
• Mentor junior team members and uplift overall capability.
• Collaborate with broader cyber security teams to shape capability development.

Skills

Security testing

Penetration testing

Vulnerability assessment

Secure development

Education

Offensive Security certs (OSCP/OSCE3/OSWE)

Job description

XPT Software Australia Pty Ltd in Melbourne, Australia is seeking a Security Testing Lead with 8+ years in security testing. You will lead high‑complexity assessments, provide SME-level guidance, and drive secure development practices across client projects. This contract role requires strategic thinking and hands-on leadership.

The role emphasizes mentorship, risk-based decision making, and collaboration with cyber security teams to strengthen client security postures and resilience.