Job Description
The role of Senior Test Analyst is critical in ensuring the quality and security of software applications. This position involves leading end-to-end testing for cutting-edge cyber security solutions, with a focus on ensuring solutions are secure, reliable, and aligned with organisational objectives.
As a key member of the Information Management and Technology team (IMT), you will work closely with a broad range of stakeholders to deliver capabilities such as threat detection and response, identity and access management, secure information sharing, and security monitoring tools.
* Lead Testing Activities: Oversee and manage functional, regression, system, integration, and cyber security testing activities, ensuring thorough and effective validation of software against security requirements and threat models.
* Cyber Security Test Design: Develop and execute test cases and scenarios focused on security aspects such as vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, secure code reviews, and compliance validation.
* Strategic Planning: Develop and implement detailed plans to describe, explain, and schedule the anticipated testing approach, including security testing strategies, aligning with organisational risk management and strategic goals.
* Reporting: Produce comprehensive test reports in tandem with key product releases, including security test findings, risk assessments, and mitigation recommendations for stakeholders.
* Capability Building: Take responsibility for building the capability of test analysts, providing mentorship and guidance in security testing methodologies, tools, and best practices.
* Innovation and Improvement: Foster a culture of continuous review and improvement, encouraging innovation and the adoption of best practices in both functional and security testing domains.
* Collaboration: Work closely with interdisciplinary teams including testers, developers, business analysts, infrastructure specialists, cyber security professionals, data librarians, executive managers, and other stakeholders to ensure cohesive and effective collaboration.
This role requires a strong technical skillset, with extensive experience in testing software applications, including at least 2 years in cyber security testing, coupled with relevant tertiary qualifications in IT or equivalent relevant work experience.
Required Skills and Qualifications
* Extensive Experience: A minimum of 8 years' experience in testing software applications, including at least 2 years in cyber security testing, coupled with relevant tertiary qualifications in IT or equivalent relevant work experience.
* Advanced Knowledge: Demonstrated advanced knowledge and extensive experience in testing analysis techniques, processes, and methodologies, including security testing approaches such as vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and secure code review.
* Comprehensive Testing Expertise: Extensive experience in all aspects of testing, including functional, system integration, regression, and security testing, both as a sole testing resource and within a team.
o Cyber Security Certification: Possession of or progress toward a recognised cyber security certification such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) – preferred.
* Agile-Scrum Proficiency: Demonstrated extensive experience working in and/or exposure to an Agile-Scrum development environment, including secure development practices.
* Superior Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across multi-disciplinary project teams and communicate effectively with staff and clients at all levels, including cyber security stakeholders.
Benefits
* Flexible Working Arrangements: We work flexibly at our organisation, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work.
* Child Safety: We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs.
Others
* Eligibility: Applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens, and the successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Negative Vetting Level 1.
* Location: Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane preferred but all Australian Capital cities considered.