Lead Penetration Tester

• Type: Contract
• Job #18559

About the role

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Lead Penetration Tester to join a large federal government environment delivering critical cyber security initiatives. This role will see you leading complex penetration testing and vulnerability assessment activities across enterprise platforms and infrastructure environments.

Location: VIC, ACT, SA, QLD
 

Key responsibilities

• Lead and conduct complex penetration testing and vulnerability assessments across enterprise environments
• Perform web application and mobile application penetration testing across a variety of technologies
• Conduct infrastructure penetration testing across Windows and Linux-based systems
• Lead simulated cyber attack and threat simulation activities
• Develop, review and approve security testing plans and methodologies
• Analyse vulnerabilities, identify security weaknesses, and provide remediation recommendations
• Collaborate with system owners and stakeholders to define testing scope and ensure remediation activities are completed effectively
• Provide technical cyber security advice and guidance to internal stakeholders
• Produce high-quality technical reports, briefs and documentation
• Mentor and coach junior team members through knowledge sharing and on-the-job training
• Support team operations including workflow management, prioritisation and performance oversight

Highly desirable criteria

• Extensive experience conducting penetration testing within large and complex enterprise environments
• Demonstrated experience leading penetration testing engagements and simulated attack exercises
• Strong experience performing web application penetration testing across modern technology stacks
• Experience conducting infrastructure penetration testing across both Windows and Linux platforms
• Ability to provide strategic and technical cyber security advice to stakeholders

Desirable criteria

The following certifications would be highly regarded:

• CompTIA Security+
• CompTIA PenTest+
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• CREST Registered Penetration Tester
• Offensive Security Certified Expert (OSCE3)
• GIAC Penetration Tester

Skills and experience

• Proven experience in penetration testing, vulnerability assessments and threat simulation activities
• Strong understanding of cyber security testing methodologies, tools and frameworks
• Experience working within enterprise-scale ICT environments
• Ability to communicate complex technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and documentation skills
• Experience leading teams and mentoring cyber security professionals
• Must have Baseline or higher security clearance 

Benefits

• Long-term contract opportunity with extension options
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Opportunity to work on high-profile government cyber security initiatives
• Collaborative and technically advanced working environment
• Competitive daily rates

Contact details

For a confidential chat, please contact Raisa on 0437 318 208 or via email at raisa@exclaim-it.com.au and we would be more than happy to provide you with additional information and assist in the application process.