XPT Software Australia Pty Ltd | Contract
Lead Penetration Tester ( NV1 clearance )
Canberra, Australia | Posted on 10/15/2026
State/Province Australian Capital Territory
Country Australia
About Us
AboutXPT
XPT SoftwareAustralia PTY Ltd, incorporated in ****, is a Software Services company
XPT works with topclients across Australia in Banking, Insurance, Telecom,Retail, Energy, Mining and Manufacturingdomains.
We have 120+technocrats in Australia working at our clientlocations.
XPT SoftwareAustralia is part of group companies which has globalpresence across India & Europe.
We have served100+ clients globally, fulfilling their onsite-offshoreneeds.
Job Description
Jobdetails
PenetrationTesters analyse IT systems to determine configuration weaknesses and faultsthat would impact on security and business then produce reports detailing thefindings and recommendations for improved network security.
CyberSecurity Penetration Testers conduct complex penetration testing and highlysensitive vulnerability assessment activities.
They simulate different types ofcyber security attacks and develop penetration testing methodologies.
Keyduties and responsibilities
oversee the execution of test cases using in-depth technicalanalysis of risks and typical vulnerabilities
lead cyber penetration testing and vulnerability assessments usingrelevant tools and methods against a variety of technologies




conduct and lead complex threat simulation activities to identifyweaknesses and/or opportunities in technical security controls
oversee the catalogue of test findings and potential measures
oversee and approve security testing plans
provide highly technical subject matter expertise to system ownersand stakeholders to improve system security posture
conduct highly complex analysis and research to identifyimprovements to cyber threat tools, techniques and procedures
manage and coordinate a variety of risk analysis and assessments oncyber security matters
perform web application and mobile penetration testing againstcomplex enterprise platforms using a variety of technologies
conduct infrastructure penetration testing against enterprise gradesystems
collaborate with system owners to develop test scope andpreparation for testing ensuring remediation has been completedeffectively
review reports, briefs and documentation and communicate technicalfindings and recommendations
transfer highly technical skills and knowledge to other staffthrough continuous coaching and on-the-job training to support successionplanning
lead and support the operations of a team, including settingpriorities and managing performance, resources and workflows
exercise delegations in line with legislation and guidelines.
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📌 Lead Penetration Tester ( Nv1 Clearance ) (Canberra)
🏢 Xpt Software Australia
📍 Canberra