Remote AWS Web App Penetration Tester (Contract)

Brennan; Canberra; Remote; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

An IT services company is hiring a Cyber Security Penetration Tester for a short-term engagement in Canberra. The role involves performing penetration testing on an AWS-hosted web application to assess security posture and identify vulnerabilities. Candidates should have experience in penetration testing, strong stakeholder engagement, and reporting skills. This mid-senior level contract position allows for remote work as agreed upon, with applications closing on December 18, 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience in penetration testing for web applications and infrastructure.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and reporting skills.
• Desirable: 3+ years’ experience, security architecture knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform penetration testing on an AWS-hosted web application.
• Assess security posture and identify vulnerabilities.
• Provide actionable security insights.

Skills

Penetration testing for web applications

Stakeholder engagement

Reporting skills

Security architecture knowledge

Job description

An IT services company is hiring a Cyber Security Penetration Tester for a short-term engagement in Canberra. The role involves performing penetration testing on an AWS-hosted web application to assess security posture and identify vulnerabilities. Candidates should have experience in penetration testing, strong stakeholder engagement, and reporting skills. This mid-senior level contract position allows for remote work as agreed upon, with applications closing on December 18, 2025.