Security Testing Lead - Penetration & Secure Code Leadership

The HR Ally; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 140.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The HR Ally is seeking a Security Testing Lead Specialist in Australia (Sydney/Melbourne) to lead high‑complexity security assessments, including advanced penetration testing and secure code reviews. You will provide technical leadership and act as the primary escalation point for complex vulnerabilities, driving risk‑based remediation aligned with business goals.

You will shape testing strategy, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with cyber security teams to translate findings into clear

Responsabilidades

• Lead high‑complexity security assessments across customer systems.
• Perform advanced penetration testing, vulnerability assessments and source code security reviews.
• Provide authoritative technical leadership as a security testing SME and escalation point.
• Evaluate system protection and provide strategic recommendations to improve security posture.
• Identify critical vulnerabilities, exploit paths and attack vectors; analyse results for risk.
• Translate findings into clear business risk insights to prioritize remediation.
• Drive evolution of testing strategy, methodologies and standards.
• Collaborate with Security Testing – Senior Lead and cyber security teams on capability development.
• Assess existing security controls and recommend improvements to uplift maturity.
• Deliver high‑quality security assessment reports with clear risks and mitigations.
• Mentor junior team members and uplift capability across the team.
• Apply risk‑based approaches balancing security with business needs and timelines.

Conocimientos

Security testing

Leadership

Penetration testing

Vulnerability assessment

Secure development

Threat modelling

Descripción del empleo

The HR Ally is seeking a Security Testing Lead Specialist in Australia (Sydney/Melbourne) to lead high‑complexity security assessments, including advanced penetration testing and secure code reviews. You will provide technical leadership and act as the primary escalation point for complex vulnerabilities, driving risk‑based remediation aligned with business goals.

You will shape testing strategy, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with cyber security teams to translate findings into clear