At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our cybersecurity team to assist with penetration testing and vulnerability assessments.
- Company: Dynamic cybersecurity firm based in Sydney, fostering a collaborative environment.
- Benefits: Competitive $75k package, hybrid work, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Exciting role with hands-on experience in a fast-paced tech environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by helping organisations strengthen their security posture.
- Qualifications: Studying towards OSCP certification with foundational knowledge in cybersecurity.
The predicted salary is between 75000 - 75000 $ per year.
We're looking for enthusiastic and technically minded Associate Penetration Testers to join our cybersecurity team.
The successful candidates will support security assessments to identify vulnerabilities, assess risk, and help organisations strengthen their security posture across applications, networks, infrastructure and cloud environments.
Job
Associate Penetration Testers
Location
Sydney, NSW
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Contract
12-month fixed-term
Salary
$75k package (incl super)
Responsibilities
- Assist with penetration testing and vulnerability assessments across applications, networks, infrastructure and cloud environments.
- Identify, validate and document vulnerabilities, attack paths and security risks.
- Use industry-standard tools to conduct security assessments and support senior testers.
- Prepare technical reports outlining findings, risk ratings and remediation recommendations.
- Stay up to date with emerging threats, vulnerabilities and penetration testing techniques.
- Key Skills & Experience
- Foundational knowledge of networking, operating systems, web technologies and common security vulnerabilities.
- Familiarity with Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit and Kali Linux.
- Understanding of the OWASP Top 10 and common attack techniques.
- Basic scripting skills in Python, Bash or Power Shell desirable.
- Practical security experience through CTFs, bug bounties, home labs, internships or similar.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and written communication skills.
- Enthusiasm for learning and developing penetration testing skills.
Qualifications & Certifications
- Degree, diploma or equivalent experience in cybersecurity, IT or a related field.
- Must be actively studying towards the OSCP certification, with a clear plan to sit the exam within the next six months.
- An OSCP or equivalent certification is advantageous, but commitment to achieving the OSCP is essential.
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