Penetration Testers | Brisbane, Sydney & Remote | Mid to Principal | $100K to $200K

Pen testers: four offensive security roles, from mid-level to principal, across Brisbane, Sydney and fully remote.

- Mid to principal level roles
- Brisbane, Sydney or 100% remote
- Red team, AI and research work

Hey there, pen testers. Whether you’re a few years in and ready for your next step, or you’re a senior tester ready to lead, I’m working on four offensive security roles with specialist consultancies and if you have full working rights in AU, there’s likely one that fits where you’re at. What’s on offer across the roles:

- Salaries from $100,000 + super through to $200,000 + super, depending on level
- Bonuses on offer in several roles
- Flexible and remote options, including one role that’s 100% WFH anywhere in Australia
- Paid certifications and training, plus conference travel (including BSides, and even Black Hat and DEF CON)
- Paid research programs for CVE discovery and tool development
- A relocation bonus if you’re moving to Brisbane

The roles 1.

Penetration

Tester | Brisbane CBD | $100,000 + super + relocation bonus

- A team of around 16 testers delivering hundreds of tests a year across government, defence, critical infrastructure and enterprise
- Own your engagements from scoping to debrief, with every report peer reviewed by experienced testers
- Web, API, mobile, infrastructure, wireless, cloud, red team, social engineering and hardware
- Active investment in AI security
- Suits someone who can already run an engagement and wants to keep growing

2.

Penetration

Tester | Sydney preferred, east coast considered | $130K to $150K inc. Super+ bonus

- An established offensive security practice of 20 to 30 testers nationwide
- Web apps, infrastructure, mobile, wireless, cloud and red teaming
- No mandate on office days, though some client work may need you on-site
- A casual, fun culture,



with team trips to BSides, Black Hat and DEF CON
- Suits 2 to 4 years’ experience, with OSCP essential

3. Lead / Principal Security Consultant | Brisbane, hybrid | $150,000 to $200,000 + super + sales bonus

- A boutique, CREST-approved consultancy working with clients across Australia and the US
- Lead testing across web, mobile, wireless, infrastructure and cloud, plus secure code review
- Own and develop their testing methodology, research and custom tooling
- Lead client kick-offs and readouts, with some presales involvement
- Suits a senior tester ready to shape how a team works

4.

Penetration

Tester | 100% remote, anywhere in Australia

- A small, specialist offensive security consultancy with excellent staff retention
- Web, mobile, thick client, infrastructure, wireless, code review, plus around 10 red team engagements a year (physical, phishing and social engineering)
- A purely technical role, with no sales or BD
- Training supported on a “costs what it costs” basis, plus conference travel
- A mature, trust-based culture with generous pay and bonuses once you’re proven

To be considered, you’ll need:

- Full Australian working rights and current residence in Australia. Sponsorship isn’t available
- Hands-on commercial penetration testing experience
- Strong written and verbal communication for client reporting and readouts
- OSCP or equivalent hands-on certification (essential for some roles)

If one of these has piqued your interest, hit APPLY or contact Kris on 0452 564 644 or [email protected] for a confidential, no-pressure chat. More detail on each role can be shared confidentially. Decipher Bureau and the clients we partner with are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be equal prospect employers. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

📌 Penetration Testers | Brisbane, Sydney & Remote | Mid to Principal | to $200K
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