Senior Cyber Security Penetration Tester

VIC, QLD, ACT, SA

12 month with 2*12 month Extensions

NV1 Required

Are you an experienced Cyber Security Penetration Tester looking to work on complex, large-scale government technology environments?

We are seeking a highly skilled security professional to lead penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and simulated attack exercises across enterprise platforms and critical infrastructure.

This is an opportunity to work alongside experienced cyber security professionals, helping strengthen the security posture of systems that support essential services and large user communities.

As a Senior Cyber Security Penetration Tester, you will lead advanced security testing activities across web applications, infrastructure, and enterprise environments. You will identify vulnerabilities, assess risk, provide remediation guidance, and support continuous improvement of security controls.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and deliver complex penetration testing engagements across enterprise environments.

- Perform web application, infrastructure, and mobile security testing.

- Conduct vulnerability assessments and simulated attack exercises.

- Develop testing methodologies, plans, scopes, and technical procedures.

- Identify security weaknesses and provide practical remediation recommendations.

- Review and communicate technical findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

- Collaborate with system owners to prepare, execute,



and validate security testing activities.

- Support cyber security risk assessments and security assurance initiatives.

- Mentor junior team members and contribute to capability development.

- Contribute to the continuous improvement of security tools, techniques, and processes.

Skills &

Experience To be successful in this role you will demonstrate experience in:

- Conducting web application penetration testing against complex enterprise systems.

- Performing infrastructure penetration testing across Windows and Linux environments.

- Leading penetration testing engagements and vulnerability assessments.

- Undertaking threat simulation and adversary emulation exercises.

- Producing high-quality technical reports and remediation recommendations.

- Engaging effectively with stakeholders and system owners.

- Using industry-standard security testing tools and frameworks.

If you wish to apply for this position, please submit your resume by clicking the 'Apply Now' button. For further information please contact Abhi Naik at Clicks IT Recruitment on

61 427 997 851.

At Clicks we embrace diversity, inclusion and equal chance.

First

Nations people are encouraged to apply.

We provide reasonable adjustments, including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with a disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please call 1300 254 257 or email [email protected]

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