Security Consultant

The Missing Link; Sydney; Remote; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Missing Link is recruiting experienced Security Consultants to join a dynamic team delivering cutting-edge cyber security, IT & Cloud, and automation solutions across clients in Australia.

You will perform vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, code reviews, and risk assessments, working both collaboratively and autonomously to drive remediation and security improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a security consultant or penetration tester.
• Experience delivering security testing engagements across multiple industries.
• Strong knowledge of security testing methodologies and remediation approaches.

Responsibilities

• Lead security testing engagements for diverse clients.
• Perform vulnerability assessments (internal, external, web apps, databases).
• Conduct penetration testing across multiple vectors and report remediation.
• Review source code for security weaknesses and provide mitigations.
• Carry out ISO27k and APP privacy assessments and risk remediation.
• Collaborate with teams to design secure systems and respond to incidents.

Skills

Vulnerability assessments

Penetration testing

Red Team exercises

Security research

Automation scripting

Education

OSCP/OSCE/CREST certification

NV-1/NV-2 security clearance (desirable)

Job description

About Us

We’re The Missing Link - one of Australia’s most awarded IT providers, now backed by global powerhouse Infosys. For over 28 years, we’ve helped businesses succeed with cutting-edge Cyber Security, IT & Cloud, and Automation solutions. With 200+ team members and a culture built on inclusion, innovation, and impact, we offer a workplace where you’re valued, challenged, and supported to grow.

We are THE MISSING LINK between where you are and where you want to be.

The Role

The Missing Link is looking for a number of experienced and talented Security Consultants to join our growing team!

The Security Consultant will have experience with delivering a range of consulting engagements for a variety of clients from various industry verticals and will be a proficient ethical hacker and security researcher.

Projects for the successful candidate may include any or all of the following:

• Vulnerability Assessments (Internal, External, Web Application and Database)


• Penetration Testing (Internal, External, Web Application, Database, Mobile and Wireless)


• Firewall and Password Audits


• SOE Security Assessments


• Source Code Review


• Security Risk (ISO27k) & Privacy Impact (APP) Assessments


• Red Team Attack Simulations

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in delivering successful security testing engagements and be able to discuss a range of solutions or recommendations for remediation or mitigation of those risks. Knowledge of various programming languages for assessments and automation of some aspects of the role is highly desirable. Any CVEs or 0days attributed to the candidate would be beneficial.

Whilst you will enjoy the teamwork environment, you will also relish the opportunity to work autonomously to achieve results. This is a challenging and dynamic hands-on technical role that requires ongoing personal development, technical accreditation and research to ensure this position remain abreast of current and emerging trends and technologies.

With over 25 OSCP certified consultants in the team, you will be surrounded by highly skilled people who are very generous when sharing their knowledge. You will have the option to join them attending security conferences and be supported acquiring further training and certifications.

The Missing Link has offices in Melbourne and Sydney, or the successful candidate can work from home within any State or Territory within Australia or India.

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a security consultant or penetration tester

• An existing penetration testing certification such as OSCP, OSCE or CREST is mandatory


• Hold a current active security clearance (NV-1 or NV-2) desirable


• Experience delivering at least 6 of the different types of engagements listed above


• Extensive knowledge and experience within the IT Security industry


• Knowledge of a range of consulting and security vendor solution offerings


• Defence Force experience is desirable

A great company culture is very important to The Missing Link. Keeping everyone happy is one of our top priorities.

Here are some of the best bits about working at The Missing Link and some of the ways we try and maintain our staff happiness levels:

• Supportive, collaborative and respectful environment


• Company culture that fosters learning and development through training and mentoring programs


• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement