Lead Penetration Tester

Penetration Testers analyse IT systems to determine configuration weaknesses and faults that would impact on security and business then produce reports detailing the findings and recommendations for improved network security. Cyber Security Penetration Testers conduct complex penetration testing and highly sensitive vulnerability assessment activities. They simulate different types of cyber security attacks and develop penetration testing methodologies.  Key duties and responsibilities 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 conduct highly complex analysis and research to identify improvements to cyber threat tools, techniques and procedures 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 other staff through continuous coaching and on-the-job training to support succession planning lead and support the operations of a team, including setting priorities and managing performance, resources and workflows exercise delegations in line with legislation and guidelines. Knowledge / Qualifications Desirable qualifications but not mandatory: CompTIA Security +, CompTIA PenTest +, Certified Ethical Hacker, CREST Registered Penetration Tester, Offensive Security Certified(OSCE3), GIAC Penetration Tester Criteria The buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a one page pitch to address all criteria specified. This is equal to 5000 characters. Essential criteria 1. Forensics: Level 4 (CIISEC) Undertakes basic forensic tasks (e.g. first responder) without supervision. Has some experience of more complex tasks (e.g. using specialist tools to recover, preserve and analyse data) under supervision. 2. Penetration Testing and conducting Simulated Attack Exercises: Level 5 (CIISEC) Uses commercial and bespoke tools to conduct complex penetration testing without close supervision and/or leads teams undertaking complex penetration tests. Undertakes penetration exploits as part of a simulated attack exercise under direction. Appropriate and relevant certifications include CHECK Team Leader, CREST Certified Tester (Infrastructure or Web Applications) or equivalents. Opportunity summary Sellers can submit Up to 2 candidates Number of sellers invited More than 10 Number of candidates submitted Fewer than 10 RFQ closing time 02 Weeks 01 Days 06 Hours Send us feedback About Accessibility Privacy Terms of use Disclaimer and copyright An initiative of the Digital Transformation Agency The Australian Government acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the Elders past and present. © Commonwealth of Australia