Penetration Tester

Contract Duration: 12 Months + Extensions up to 24 Months

Security Requirement: Candidates must hold or be able to obtain NV1 Security Clearance prior to commencement

About the Opportunity We are seeking experienced Lead Penetration Testers to support a major federal government cyber security program within Services Australia.

This opportunity will suit highly technical cyber security professionals with strong experience conducting complex penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and simulated attack exercises across enterprise-grade environments.

The successful candidates will play a key role in strengthening security posture across critical government platforms and services used by millions of Australians.

Key Responsibilities - Lead and conduct advanced penetration testing and vulnerability assessments across enterprise systems and applications

- Perform web application, infrastructure, and mobile application penetration testing using industry-standard tools and methodologies

- Conduct simulated cyber attack exercises and threat emulation activities

- Identify, analyse, and document security vulnerabilities, risks, and remediation recommendations

- Develop and oversee penetration testing plans, methodologies, and execution activities

- Provide technical cyber security advice and guidance to stakeholders and system owners

- Collaborate with technical teams to validate remediation activities and improve security controls

- Produce high-quality technical reports, findings, and security documentation

- Mentor and support junior security personnel through knowledge sharing and coaching

- Contribute to continuous improvement of penetration testing standards, processes, and tooling

Skills & Experience Required - Strong experience conducting enterprise-level penetration testing and vulnerability assessments

- Demonstrated experience performing web application penetration testing across complex enterprise platforms

- Experience conducting infrastructure penetration testing across Windows and Linux environments

- Experience leading penetration testing activities and simulated attack exercises

- Strong understanding of cyber security frameworks, methodologies, and best practices

- Experience using commercial and bespoke penetration testing tools

- Excellent analytical, reporting, and stakeholder communication skills

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams

Highly Desirable Certifications - CREST Certified Tester

- Offensive Security Certified (OSCP / OSCE3)

- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

Working Arrangements - Initial onsite onboarding period for the first 6 weeks

- Hybrid working arrangements available thereafter

- Minimum 3 days onsite per week required

Why Apply? - Work on high-impact federal government cyber security initiatives

- Long-term contract opportunities with extension potential

- Competitive market rates

- Flexible hybrid working arrangements

- Opportunity to work within complex enterprise government environments

If you are an experienced penetration testing professional looking for your next federal government opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

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