Lead Penetration Testing

Lead Penetration Testing
- Job number: 801556
- Primary position location: VIC- Melbourne CBD
- Category: Cyber Security
- Category: Information, Communication & Technology
- Work type: Permanent Full time
- Closing at: Aug 29 2025 - 23:55 AEST

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- **Bring your experience as a Lead, Penetration Testing to this unique role**:

- **Drive simplification and velocity in delivery through your disciplined execution focus**:

- **You’ll join a high-performing team, backing talented individuals**

Our people are customer obsessed. They prioritise the needs and satisfaction of the customer above all else. Our mindset fosters innovation and creates strong, lasting customer relationships as we strive to be the most customer centric company in Australia and New Zealand.

As the **Lead Penetration Testing**, you will be part of the Cyber Security team that’s doubling down on customer obsession.

**Each day, you’ll go above and beyond to**:

- Provide guidance, governance, and delivery of penetration testing services across the NAB Group.
- Work with business leaders and stakeholders to identify services that meet defined criteria for offensive testing - establishing a pipeline of testing activity.
- Provide direction on the breadth and depth that penetration testing should take, based on varying factors.
- Ensure that the quality of the teams’ work is consistently meeting the desired levels through; technical reviews of penetration testing scopes and reports, enhancement of processes, and mentoring of team members to elevate their skills.
- Drive process and team skills improvement, helping to evolve the penetration testing function to meet the requirements of a constantly changing technology environment.
- Provide leadership and guidance to uplift activities in of the Cyber Security business units’ goals.

**We’re looking for the best and brightest to deliver the best for our customers. You’ll bring**:

- Demonstrated in-depth experience working in a similar Lead Penetration Tester role within a large-scale complex organisation, driving technical excellence and uplift across a security testing function
- Passion for security and ethical hacking always looking for new tools and techniques to learn about - channelling this passion into penetration testing
- Experience writing and conveying complex penetration testing findings through reports
- A comprehensive understanding of Penetration Testing frameworks and methodologies (OWASP, OSTTMM, WAHH)
- Participation in Bug Bounty programs
- Completion of undergraduate (minimum) in technical degree (Computer Science, Software Engineer, Cyber Security) and Advanced Industry certifications such as OSEP, AWAE, CREST CCT, SANS Advanced, or equivalent; and training on self-development platforms (i.e. HackTheBox, Pentesterlabs, wechall, etc.)
- Strong communication and influencing skills and ability to shape outcomes
- Well-developed leadership skills and experience driving high performing teams to deliver defined outcomes

**A diverse and inclusive workplace works better for everyone**

We know that our people make us who we are. That's why we have built a culture of equity and respect - where everyone feels valued and appreciated for being their authentic selves. In partnership with our multiple Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) we continue to foster an inclusive environment, where all NAB colleagues’ unique backgrounds and identities are understood, respected and celebrated. We are committed to providing an environment where you can work your way.

**Join NAB**

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