Location: ACT, QLD, SA, VIC (Hybrid)
Start Date: Monday, 2 June 2025
Clearance Required: Must Hold Negative Vetting Level 1
Contract Length: 12 months with potential for up to 24 months total extension

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Penetration Tester at the EL1 equivalent level to support key security testing activities across critical programs. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to national cyber security capability in a high-impact role within a collaborative and technically advanced environment.

You will lead and conduct complex penetration testing and vulnerability assessments, simulate cyber-attacks, and help uplift security postures across enterprise platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of penetration tests, threat simulations, and vulnerability assessments.

• Provide authoritative guidance on security risks and mitigation strategies.

• Oversee testing plans and catalogue findings to inform stakeholders.

• Conduct web, mobile, and infrastructure penetration testing (Windows/Linux environments).

• Deliver technical advice, documentation, and reporting to key stakeholders.

• Mentor and train APS staff to support knowledge transfer and succession planning.

Technical Skills & Experience Required

• Expert level in penetration testing (SFIA Level 5).

• Proven experience simulating attacks using a wide range of commercial and bespoke tools (CIISEC Level 5).

• Highly skilled in testing against web applications, mobile apps, and infrastructure platforms.

• Demonstrated leadership in cyber security testing practices.

• Strong understanding of threat landscapes, security frameworks, and mitigation controls.

Desirable Skills

• Basic applied security research and exploit development (CIISEC Level 4).

• Intrusion detection and network monitoring principles (CIISEC Level 2).

• Knowledge of legal and regulatory frameworks around InfoSec (CIISEC Level 2).

• Secure service delivery, operations management, and compliance (CIISEC Levels 3-4)

Apply Now
This is a high-profile opportunity to work on mission-critical cyber security initiatives with room for career growth, technical challenges, and national impact.

Linda Jona
Consultant

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