Penetration Tester

2 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Cyberlinx Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Cyberlinx | Full-Time | Remote (Australia-based)

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
  • 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.
  • Solid understanding of TTPs mapped to MITRE ATT&CK.
  • Comfortable engaging directly with clients and leading testing engagements from start to finish.
  • 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 (Australia-based remote role).

Certifications (Highly Regarded)

  • OSCP, OSCE, OSEP, OSEE
  • CREST CRT/CCT (or equivalent)
  • GXPN, GPEN, CISSP (as a bonus)

Why Join Cyberlinx

  • Work on
    high-impact
    projects across government, enterprise, and regulated sectors.
  • Join a
    growing, respected offensive security practice
    with room for leadership and innovation.
  • Enjoy full flexibility with a
    remote work culture.
  • Be part of a values-driven team that prioritises
    quality, trust, and continuous learning
    .

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