Security Testing Lead - Penetration & Secure Dev Practices

XPT Software Australia Pty Ltd; Australia; Remote; AUD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

XPT Software Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a Security Testing Lead Specialist to drive high-assurance security assessments across diverse systems in Australia. You will lead complex penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and secure code reviews, while mentoring junior staff and shaping testing strategy.

Based in Australia, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, translate technical findings into business risks, and ensure timely, high-quality deliverables aligned with cyber

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in a Security Testing role.
• Experience across DevOps and Waterfall delivery models.
• Experience in complex security assessments in large corporate environments.
• Experience implementing automated security tools into CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong knowledge of security assessment toolsets and architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-complexity security assessments across systems, including advanced penetration testing and vulnerability assessments.
• Provide technical leadership as a security testing SME and escalation point for complex issues.
• Translate technical findings into clear business risk insights for remediation prioritisation.
• Drive evolution of security testing strategy, standards and methodologies.
• Mentor and uplift capability across senior and junior team members.

Skills

Security testing

Penetration testing

Vulnerability assessment

Secure code review

Threat modelling

CI/CD integration

Automation scripting

Mentoring

Leadership

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic/Computer/IT or related field

Tools

Vulnerability scanners

Static code analysis

Software composition analysis

Threat modelling tools

Security testing tools

Job description

XPT Software Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a Security Testing Lead Specialist to drive high-assurance security assessments across diverse systems in Australia. You will lead complex penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and secure code reviews, while mentoring junior staff and shaping testing strategy.

Based in Australia, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, translate technical findings into business risks, and ensure timely, high-quality deliverables aligned with cyber