Penetration Tester

2 weeks ago


Council of the City of Sydney, Australia ROBERT WALTERS AUSTRALIA Full time

Overview

Location: Sydney, NSW
Contract Duration: 6 months (with potential for extension)
Agency Type: Government Agency
Project: Cyber Security Maturity Uplift
The role is for an Application Penetration Tester to join a high-impact cyber security initiative aimed at uplifting application security maturity across critical systems. The successful candidate will work with a dynamic team of security professionals, developers, and architects to identify, assess, and remediate vulnerabilities in web and mobile applications.

Responsibilities

- Conduct web application and mobile penetration testing across 50+ applications

- Perform dynamic and static analysis using black box, grey box, and white box methodologies

- Lead manual API testing aligned with OWASP Top 10 and other security standards

- Deliver actionable insights and remediation plans to improve security posture

- Collaborate with SOC and project teams to drive secure development practices

- Provide proof-of-concept demonstrations and threat intelligence investigations

Desired Skills and Experience

- Extensive experience and proven leadership in penetration testing and vulnerability management

- Hands-on experience with red teaming (essential) and blue teaming (desirable)

- Familiarity and experience working in cloud environments (AWS and Azure)

- Certifications including OSCP, CISSP, and CISA (nice to have)

- Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, Java) and deep knowledge of TCP/IP, SSL/TLS, and PKI

- A passion for secure coding practices and DevSecOps integration

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.

To apply please click apply or call Emma Crossing on +61 2 8289 3137 for a confidential discussion.

Role Details

- Contract Type: Contract

- Specialism: Government

- Focus: ICT and Digital Solutions

- Industry: Public Sector and Government

- Salary: AUD1,000 - AUD1,300 per day

- Workplace Type: Hybrid

- Experience Level: Mid Management

- Location: Sydney CBD

Consultant: Emma Crossing

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