Penetration Tester

4 weeks ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Exclaim IT Full time

About the Role

Exclaim IT is seeking an experienced Penetration Tester to join their team. As a Penetration Tester, you will be responsible for overseeing the execution of test cases using in-depth technical analysis of risks and typical vulnerabilities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead cyber penetration testing and vulnerability assessments using relevant tools and methods against a variety of technologies.
  • Conduct and lead complex threat simulation activities to identify weaknesses and/or opportunities in technical security controls.
  • Oversee the catalogue of test findings and potential measures to oversee and approve security testing plans.
  • Provide highly technical subject matter expertise to system owners and stakeholders to improve system security posture, conduct highly complex analysis and research to identify improvements to cyber threat tools, techniques and procedures.
  • Manage and coordinate a variety of risk analysis and assessments on cyber security matters.
  • Perform web application and mobile penetration testing against complex enterprise platforms using a variety of technologies.

Skills and Experience

  • Primary technologies include: Network Scanning tools, e.g. Nmap and Nessus. Exploitation Frameworks, e.g. Metasploit. Web Application Testing tools, Burp Suit. Password cracking tools e.g. John the Ripper and Hashcat. Active Directory tools e.g. Sharphound, Bloodhound, Impacket, Rubeus, Certi.
  • Experience conducting web application penetration testing against complex enterprise platforms built with a variety of technologies such as Java, NodeJS, Angular, SAP, IBM WebSphere, OpenShift, Azure and Active Directory.
  • Experience in the development of penetration testing reports detailing vulnerabilities, priority ratings, recommended treatments and an executive summary detailing business impacts and systemic recommendations.
  • Demonstration of practical skills in a live assessment conducted on-site.

Contact Information

For a confidential chat, please contact Tayah at Exclaim IT and we would be more than happy to provide you with additional information and assist in the application process.



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