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The Role:
As a Penetration Tester, you will be part of Cyber Security team and lead penetration testing for various capabilities. Your role will involve working with a variety of internal and external stakeholders ensuring that solutions are tested thoroughly and able to meet the evolving security needs.
• Lead and coordinate the entire process of penetration testing. Including liaising with project teams to scope and write detailed penetration test plans.
• Undertake test execution, across a variety of environments, applications, cloud services, and devices, to identify vulnerabilities.
• Carry out complex security assessments that incorporate advanced techniques and simulate real-world cyber-attacks to assess system resilience.
• Build and nurture strong partnerships with stakeholders.
• Communicate complex security insights in a digestible and actionable format.
• Create and maintain threat models to evaluate and prioritise potential attack vectors, helping to identify high-priority vulnerabilities in the system.
• Innovate and improve internal processes by developing new tools, frameworks, and methodologies that streamline testing and increase efficiency across the team.
• Knowledge share and foster a culture of collaboration, skill development, and continuous improvement within the team and support vulnerability management, threat hunt activities, and incident response as required.
Skills and Experience Required:
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in field of expertise
• Formal penetration testing training or certifications.
• Demonstrated experience with or knowledge of PSPF, ISM and Essential Eight.
• Demonstrated engagement skills, including ability to lead complex technical discussions to reach common understanding and agreement from a broad range of technical specialists.
• Excellent communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts to senior leaders.
Location and Contract Term: This role is based in Canberra. 12 month contract with 2 x 12-month extension options pending budget and delegate approval.
Security Requirements: Applicants must be Australian Citizens. A NV1 (minimum requirement) is required for this role.
How to Apply: Applications close 7 May.
Pleaseupload your resume to apply. Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification and any other client requested checks
Please note you may need to complete selection criteria to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates
Call Kelly 0480 002 457 or email kelly@whizdom.com.au for any further information
Penetration Tester
| Job title : | Penetration Tester |
| Contract type : | Contract |
| Location : | Canberra |
| Sectors : | |
| Salary : | Competitive |
| Start date : | 2025-04-13 |
| Duration : | 12 months |
| Job Reference : | V-51583 |
| Contact name : | Kelly Shockley |
| Contact email : | kelly@whizdom.com.au |
| Job published : | 1 day ago |
As a Penetration Tester, you will be part of Cyber Security team and lead penetration testing for various capabilities. Your role will involve working with a variety of internal and external stakeholders ensuring that solutions are tested thoroughly and able to meet the evolving security needs.
• Lead and coordinate the entire process of penetration testing. Including liaising with project teams to scope and write detailed penetration test plans.
• Undertake test execution, across a variety of environments, applications, cloud services, and devices, to identify vulnerabilities.
• Carry out complex security assessments that incorporate advanced techniques and simulate real-world cyber-attacks to assess system resilience.
• Build and nurture strong partnerships with stakeholders.
• Communicate complex security insights in a digestible and actionable format.
• Create and maintain threat models to evaluate and prioritise potential attack vectors, helping to identify high-priority vulnerabilities in the system.
• Innovate and improve internal processes by developing new tools, frameworks, and methodologies that streamline testing and increase efficiency across the team.
• Knowledge share and foster a culture of collaboration, skill development, and continuous improvement within the team and support vulnerability management, threat hunt activities, and incident response as required.
Skills and Experience Required:
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in field of expertise
• Formal penetration testing training or certifications.
• Demonstrated experience with or knowledge of PSPF, ISM and Essential Eight.
• Demonstrated engagement skills, including ability to lead complex technical discussions to reach common understanding and agreement from a broad range of technical specialists.
• Excellent communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts to senior leaders.
Location and Contract Term: This role is based in Canberra. 12 month contract with 2 x 12-month extension options pending budget and delegate approval.
Security Requirements: Applicants must be Australian Citizens. A NV1 (minimum requirement) is required for this role.
How to Apply: Applications close 7 May.
Pleaseupload your resume to apply. Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification and any other client requested checks
Please note you may need to complete selection criteria to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates
Call Kelly 0480 002 457 or email kelly@whizdom.com.au for any further information