• Federal Government Agency - Melbourne, Brisbane or Canberra based
• Initial 12 month contract - with up to 24 months extension
• Australian Citizen with ability to obtain NV1 Security Clearance

A Federal Government Agency is seeking experienced Lead Penetration Tester to be responsible responsible for testing and investigating security infrastructure within an organisation. They analyse IT systems to determine configuration weaknesses and faults that could affect security and business.

Key duties and responsibilities

Provide penetration testing support to current and projected demand as well as the Agency Customer Contact Management Project.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• oversee the execution of test cases using in-depth technical analysis of risks and typical vulnerabilities
• lead cyber penetration testing and vulnerability assessments using relevant tools and methods against a variety of technologies
• conduct and lead complex threat simulation activities to identify weaknesses 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 owners and stakeholders to improve system security posture
• manage and coordinate a variety of risk analysis and assessments on cyber security matters
• perform web application and mobile penetration testing against complex enterprise platforms using a variety of technologies
• conduct infrastructure penetration testing against enterprise grade systems
• collaborate with system owners to develop test scope and preparation for testing ensuring remediation has been completed effectively
• review reports, briefs and documentation and communicate technical findings and recommendations
• transfer highly technical skills and knowledge to APS staff through continuous coaching and on-the-job training to support succession planning
• exercise delegations in line with legislation and guidelines.

Technical skills

Considerable experience in the following:

• conducting web application penetration testing against complex enterprise platforms built with a variety of technologies
• undertaking penetration testing against enterprise grade, infrastructure hosted on both Windows and Linux based platforms

Essential criteria

1. Penetration testing
2. Penetration Testing and conducting Simulated Attack Exercises
3. Specialist advice

Desirable criteria

1. Applied Research
2. Intrusion Detection and Analysis
3. Legal & Regulatory Environment and Compliance
4. Secure Operations and Service Delivery
5. Secure Operations Management

NOTE: Applicant must be an Australian Citizen with ability to obtain NV1 Security Clearance

If you have the right skills and experience please apply now through the job board quoting JL631724.

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