Penetration Testing | Offensive Security | OSCP Required | Cyber Assurance
We are partnering with a leading Sydney-based organisation seeking a technically strong Cyber Security Testing Lead to oversee security testing activities. Sitting within the cyber assurance controls function you will be the go-to testing specialist and help increase internal pen testing capability.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Penetration Tester, Offensive Security Consultant or Security Testing Lead looking to take greater ownership of security testing strategy, vendor relationships and technical capability development.
The Opportunity
- Own and oversee security testing activities, including penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, application security and adversary simulations.
- Manage external testing providers, validating scopes, challenging methodologies and ensuring the quality of findings.
- Remain technically hands-on, reproducing vulnerabilities, retesting findings and validating remediation.
- Act as a technical SME, supporting Cyber, Infrastructure and Security Operations teams through security assessments and adversary simulation exercises.
- Guide and oversee internal testers, providing technical direction and ensuring testing standards are maintained.
- Build internal capability, play a key role in transitioning more security testing in-house over the next 12 months, helping establish and develop an internal testing team.
- Review and communicate security findings, working with stakeholders to prioritise and resolve vulnerabilities.
About You
- OSCP certification is mandatory.
- Strong practical experience in penetration testing, offensive security or technical security testing.
- Approximately 5+ years' cybersecurity experience, ideally including application security, vulnerability assessments or red-team exercises.
- Confident reviewing testing methodologies, validating findings and challenging external service providers.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Leadership potential and an interest in developing people, processes and internal security testing capability.
Why Consider This Role?
- Opportunity to take ownership of a security testing function and influence its future direction.
- Build an internal testing capability rather than simply deliver individual penetration testing engagements.
- Balance hands-on technical work with stakeholder engagement, oversight and technical leadership.
- Work in a collaborative environment with opportunities to develop broader cybersecurity expertise.
If you're an OSCP-certified penetration tester or offensive security professional looking to broaden your responsibilities and help shape an internal security testing capability, we'd welcome a conversation.
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Security Penetration Testing Lead in Sydney employer: JS Careers Pty
As a leading Australian financial institution, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that values innovation and collaboration. Our employees benefit from comprehensive professional development opportunities, competitive remuneration, and a supportive environment that encourages growth and career advancement. Located in the vibrant city of Sydney, our team enjoys a perfect blend of work-life balance and access to a thriving financial hub, making it an ideal place for passionate professionals looking to make a meaningful impact in the insurance sector.
