Penetration testing

6 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia BULLIT MANAGEMENT SERVICES LIMITED Full time $120,000 - $180,000 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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