Penetration Tester

IT Alliance; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

IT Alliance is seeking a Lead Penetration Tester for a long-term contract to oversee and execute advanced penetration tests across multiple government platforms. You will lead testing engagements, coordinate with system owners, and drive remediation of critical vulnerabilities.

Ideal candidates have hands-on expertise in test planning, risk analysis, and delivering technical guidance to stakeholders, with a track record of improving security postures in enterprise environments.

Qualifications

• Experience leading penetration testing engagements across complex environments.
• Strong ability to analyse risks and identify vulnerabilities.
• Ability to coordinate testing with stakeholders and system owners.

Responsibilities

• Oversee execution of test cases with in-depth analysis of risks and vulnerabilities.
• Lead cyber penetration testing and vulnerability assessments across technologies.
• Conduct and lead threat simulation activities to identify weaknesses in security controls.
• Oversee the catalog of test findings and remediation measures.
• Oversee and approve security testing plans.
• Provide technical SME guidance to system owners and stakeholders to improve security posture.
• Coordinate risk analyses and assessments on cyber security matters.
• Collaborate with system owners to develop test scope and remediation paths.
• Review reports and communicate findings and recommendations.
• Transfer technical skills to staff through coaching and training.
• Lead and manage a team, setting priorities and managing resources.

Skills

Penetration testing

Threat modeling

Team leadership

Vulnerability assessment

Tools

Metasploit

Burp Suite

Nessus

Job description

One of our Federal Government Clients is seeking to engage a Lead Penetration Tester . This is a long-term contractual position.

One of our Federal Government Clients is seeking to engage a Lead Penetration Tester . This is a long-term contractual position.

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Contract Duration: 03 Years (12 months initially + 24 months extension)

Work Location: Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne and Adelaide(03 Days office/02 Days home per week)

Eligibility: You must need to have Negative Vetting Level 1or above.

Niche/core experience to target

• oversee the execution of test cases using in-depth technical analysis of risks and typical vulnerabilities
• lead cyber penetration testing and vulnerability assessments using relevant tools and methods against a variety of technologies
• conduct and lead complex threat simulation activities to identify weaknesses 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 owners and stakeholders to improve system security posture
• conduct highly complex analysis and research to identify improvements to cyber threat tools, techniques and procedures
• manage and coordinate a variety of risk analysis and assessments on cyber security matters
• perform web application and mobile penetration testing against complex enterprise platforms using a variety of technologies
• conduct infrastructure penetration testing against enterprise grade systems
• collaborate with system owners to develop test scope and preparation for testing ensuring remediation has been completed effectively
• review reports, briefs and documentation and communicate technical findings and recommendations
• transfer highly technical skills and knowledge to other staff through continuous coaching and on-the-job training to support succession planning
• lead and support the operations of a team, including setting priorities and managing performance, resources and workflows
• exercise delegations in line with legislation and guidelines.