The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Penetration Tester to join our existing and growing team. Whilst we’d prefer a Melbourne or Sydney-based candidate, we’re open to candidates anywhere within Australia. The role reports to the Head of Penetration Testing and will see you working within an experience testing team, solving our client’s cybersecurity issues, sharing your knowledge, and mentoring others.

 

What You’ll Be Responsible For

  • Design and execute tests to break into security protected networks, computer systems and web-based applications, and mobile applications to look for vulnerabilities. Test design will be based on threat intelligence, OSINT, or client scenarios
  • Conduct physical assessments of client locations, server systems and network device security, looking for ways to exploit vulnerabilities
  • Conduct security and network configuration audits to evaluate how well an organizations’ system conforms to a set of established criteria and best practice frameworks
  • Analyze organizational security policies for effectiveness, make suggestions for improvements.
  • Document your findings, write evidence-based security reports, and discuss solutions with IT stakeholders, senior management teams, and C-Suite leaders

 

What We’re Looking For

  • Min 4 years’ industry work experience within Cybersecurity in a similar Penetration Testing role (DevOps IT SysAdmin, or IT analyst background desired but not required)
  • Industry recognized certifications: OSCP, OSEP, CRTO, SANS/GIAC, PNPT, ECPPTv2
  • Previous experience in a customer facing and/or a consulting-type role delivering a wide variety of end-to-end testing
  • A strong background in Mobile Apps and API Penetration testing (Android and iOS)
  • Low level programming language experience (desired but not required)
  • A natural problem solver with the ability to multi-task and apply analytical thinking to solve a range of testing issues and well as produce well-written, evidence-based reports.
  • Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal
  • Strong collaboration skills – you’ll be working with a variety of teams within the organisation to solve client requirements

 

What You’ll Get

  • A technically excellent, collaborative team that delivers
  • Competitive base salary and flexibility to suit how you work best
  • Clear investment in your professional growth and long-term success

Ctrl is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, encourage anyone who meets most of the criteria to apply; even if you don’t tick every box.

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