Penetration Tester

Techne IT Consulting; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 96,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Techne IT Consulting is seeking a Penetration Tester for a Canberra-based contract role. You will plan and execute security assessments on networks, applications, and systems, identify vulnerabilities, and present actionable findings to stakeholders.

Collaboration with cybersecurity and engineering teams is essential to validate controls and drive improvements. The role blends on-site client work with flexible home-based tasks in a hybrid Canberra environment, with emphasis on clear reporting

Qualifications

• Strong cybersecurity foundation with hands-on testing experience.
• Experience with web, mobile, and API testing per OWASP Top 10.
• Ability to document findings clearly for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work in hybrid Canberra environment.
• Experience with red-teaming activities and blue-team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute penetration tests on networks, applications, and systems.
• Simulate adversarial scenarios and document results.
• Present clear technical and non-technical reports to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity and engineering teams to validate controls.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of security practices and standards.

Skills

Threat modeling

Vulnerability assessment

Secure architecture

Application security testing

Red Teaming

Reverse engineering

Malware analysis

Penetration testing tools

Security certifications

Clear reporting

Education

OSCP

OSCE

CEH

GPEN

Tools

Burp Suite

Metasploit

Nmap

Kali Linux

SIEM platforms

Job description

Company Description Techne IT Consulting is a technology-focused consulting firm dedicated to helping organizations gain measurable business value from their IT products and services. The company partners with clients to understand their unique challenges and design tailored solutions that support sustainable growth. Core expertise spans Agile coaching (including SAFe, Scrum, and Kanban), Project and Product Management, Business Analysis, and Cyber Security Analysis. Team members work closely with clients across sectors, contributing to meaningful digital transformations and improved operational performance. Techne IT Consulting offers a collaborative environment where consultants can grow their skills while delivering high-impact outcomes.
Role Description The Penetration Tester will perform security assessments on networks, applications, and systems to identify vulnerabilities and recommend effective mitigations. Day-to-day responsibilities include planning and executing penetration tests, simulating real-world attack scenarios, documenting findings, and presenting clear technical and non-technical reports to stakeholders. The role will involve collaborating with cybersecurity and engineering teams to validate security controls, support red teaming activities, and contribute to continuous improvement of security practices and standards. This is a contract position based in Canberra in a hybrid working model, combining on-site client work with some work-from-home flexibility.
Qualifications

• Strong cybersecurity foundation, including threat modeling, vulnerability assessment, and secure architecture principles
• Application Security skills, covering web, mobile, and API testing, and familiarity with common vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10)
• Red Teaming experience in designing and executing adversarial simulations and collaborative exercises with blue teams
• Reverse Engineering and Malware Analysis capabilities for examining binaries, understanding exploit techniques, and analyzing malicious code
• Experience with penetration testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, Kali Linux, SIEM platforms)
• Relevant certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, CEH, GPEN, or equivalent practical experience
• Ability to produce clear, structured reports and communicate technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Collaborative mindset, attention to detail, and ability to operate independently within a hybrid work environment in Canberra