Senior Penetration Tester

3 hours ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Tech Aalto Full time $120,000 - $200,000 per year

Senior Penetration Tester – Job Description

Role Overview-

The Senior Penetration Tester will lead and execute advanced penetration testing and vulnerability assessment activities across applications, networks, cloud, and infrastructure. This role requires deep technical expertise, hands-on testing skills, and the ability to communicate findings and remediation strategies to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. The Senior Penetration Tester will also mentor junior team members and contribute to the continuous improvement of Wipro's security testing methodologies.

Key Responsibilities-

  • Plan, execute, and report on penetration tests for web, mobile, API, cloud, and infrastructure environments, following industry standards (OWASP, SANS, PTES, NIST).
  • Perform threat modeling, attack surface analysis, and vulnerability exploitation using both manual and automated techniques.
  • Conduct advanced security assessments, including red team exercises, social engineering, and physical security testing as required.
  • Develop and maintain security testing plans, methodologies, and standard operating procedures.
  • Automate penetration and security testing processes where possible.
  • Produce detailed, actionable, and risk-based reports for technical teams and executive management.
  • Consult with application developers, system administrators, and business stakeholders to explain findings and recommend remediation.
  • Mentor and guide junior penetration testers, providing technical direction and quality assurance.
  • Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques; contribute to internal knowledge sharing and research.
  • Ensure all testing activities are performed with proper legal authorization and within agreed scope.

Required Skills & Experience-

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 7+ years of hands-on experience in penetration testing and vulnerability assessment of IT systems.
  • Strong expertise in web application, mobile, API, cloud, and infrastructure penetration testing.
  • Proficiency with tools such as Burp Suite, Nmap, Nessus, Metasploit, Kali Linux, Wireshark, and others.
  • Experience with secure code review, threat modeling, and business logic testing.
  • Familiarity with scripting and automation (Python, PowerShell, Bash, etc.).
  • In-depth knowledge of security standards and frameworks (OWASP, SANS, NIST, PCI DSS, ISO
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presentation.
  • Relevant certifications preferred: OSCP, OSCE, GPEN, GWAPT, CISSP, CEH, or equivalent.

Desirable Attributes

  • Experience in red teaming, purple teaming, or adversary simulation.
  • Knowledge of DevSecOps and CI/CD pipeline security.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a global team.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Legal & Compliance

  • All penetration testing activities must be performed with explicit written authorization and within the defined scope.
  • Adherence to all applicable laws, regulations, and client policies is mandatory.

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