Penetration Tester

23 hours ago

Canberra n Capital Territory, Australia Effective People Full time $80,000 - $160,000 per year

Protect critical government systems—lead penetration testing, uncover vulnerabilities, and strengthen Australia's cyber defences.

  • Lead Impactful Cyber Defence Intiatives Protecting National Digital Infra
  • Work With Cutting Edge Tools Across Web Network And Application Security Testing

  • Lucrative Government Contract + Free Payroll

  • Contract length:
     12 months with 2 x 12-month extension options

  • Location:
     ACT or VIC (Hybrid work arrangements)
  • Security clearance:
     Must hold a current NV2 or TSPV clearance
  • Key skills:
     Advanced penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, web application security, Active Directory exploitation, and automation tool development

Role

Join a high-impact cyber security program focused on strengthening the resilience of critical government systems. In this role, you'll play a key part in safeguarding national digital assets through proactive vulnerability identification and hands-on testing of enterprise-level networks and web applications.

Your duties will include:

  • Conduct comprehensive penetration testing across applications, networks, and systems
  • Assess the effectiveness of prevention and detection security controls
  • Simulate adversary techniques to test resilience, including privilege escalation and lateral movement
  • Identify and exploit vulnerabilities in Microsoft technologies such as Active Directory
  • Perform security assessments of web applications and APIs
  • Develop and automate custom tools to support testing and reporting

Skills and experience we are looking for:

  • Demonstrated experience as a Lead or Senior Penetration Tester within complex ICT environments
  • Proven expertise in vulnerability assessment and exploitation methodologies
  • Strong understanding of web application and API security testing
  • Practical knowledge of Microsoft security technologies, including Active Directory
  • Experience with scripting or automation for penetration testing (e.g., Python, PowerShell)
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to produce detailed and actionable security reports

Application Process

If you would like to apply, please contact 
Deepika Ahluwalia
 on 

 or email 

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