Lead Penetration Tester

19 hours ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Cyberlinx Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

Cyberlinx | Full-Time | (Sydney)

Cyberlinx is a fast-growing, pure-play cybersecurity consultancy delivering high-impact work across enterprise, government, and critical infrastructure. We're looking for a highly skilled Lead Penetration Tester and take the lead on advanced testing engagements across Australia.

About the Role

As a Lead Pen Tester, you'll be responsible for planning, executing, and reporting on a wide range of penetration testing engagements, including:

  • Internal and External Network Penetration Testing
  • Wireless Network Assessments
  • Cloud Security Assessments
  • Social Engineering (e.g. phishing, vishing, physical assessments)
  • Red Team Operations / Adversary Simulation
  • AI and ML System Penetration Testing

You'll work closely with clients, help shape testing strategies, and deliver meaningful results that help organisations strengthen their security posture.

What We're Looking For

  • 5+ years of hands-on penetration testing experience.
  • Strong proficiency in offensive tooling, methodology, and manual exploitation techniques.
  • Proven ability to deliver clear, well-structured reports with actionable recommendations.
  • Comfortable engaging directly with clients and leading testing engagements from start to finish.
  • Familiarity with security frameworks and standards (OWASP ASVS, CVSS, NIST, ISO)
  • Credentials in Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) or similar - essential.
  • Experience with social engineering and red teaming is highly desirable.
  • Exposure to AI/ML system testing or interest in emerging threat vectors is a plus.
  • Must be based in Sydney (WFH).

Certifications (Highly Desirable)

  • OSCE, OSEP, OSEE
  • CREST CRT/CCT (or equivalent)

What's in it for you

  • Work on high-impact security challenges, working on new and exciting technologies and environments.
  • Join a growing, respected offensive security practice with a pathway to move into a Head of Offensive Security role.
  • Enjoy full flexibility with a remote work culture.
  • Earn more with performance-based incentives we reward results, with utilisation-based bonuses that scale with your contributions.
  • You will have the option to attend and present at security conferences and community events representing Cyberlinx as a thought leader in the industry.
  • Time allocation for research and learning, so you can sharpen your skills, explore new exploits, and stay ahead of the curve.
  • Be part of a values-driven team that prioritises quality, trust, and continuous learning.

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