Cyber Security Consultant - Penetration Tester
Phronesis Security is Australia’s first B Corp certified cyber security company, committed to delivering world‑class consulting with a tangible social and environmental impact. We share our profits with high‑impact charities.
We provide tailored, pragmatic advice grounded in deep business understanding and the Australian threat landscape.
Services
- Governance, Risk and Compliance
- Penetration Testing
- Security Architecture
- Security Awareness and Education
- Strategy and Management (vCISO)
We focus on clear communication and concise role descriptions.
Prerequisites
- Australian citizen or permanent resident with a valid visa
- Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
- Knowledge of web applications and security (HTTP, OWASP Top 10, etc.)
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Desirable certifications: OSEP, OSWE, OSWA, OSED, CRTO
Responsibilities
- Uphold social and environmental impact and contribute to our culture
- Follow reasonable direction from management for career and business growth
- Provide feedback on role alignment with career goals
- Support teammates in professional development
- Adhere to company policies and standards (information security, HR, Code of Ethics)
- Deliver vulnerability assessments and hand‑on penetration testing on web, mobile, APIs, internal and cloud infrastructure, and wireless networks
- Assist with source code reviews using SAST/DAST tools
- Conduct security research and develop/maintain tools to automate testing
- Maintain technical skills and stay updated on the threat environment, through certifications
- Produce high‑quality analysis and written work, following Quality Assurance and peer review
- Follow project management methodology to keep deliverables on budget, scope, and schedule
- Provide feedback to management for continuous improvement of offerings and delivery
What we’re offering
- A protected, supportive, inclusive culture recognised by Great Place to Work and the Australian Women in Security Awards
- Remote‑by‑default with generous home office and ICT allowance; coworking space access at 750 locations in 38 countries
- Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and generous training & leave allowance
- Opportunities to work with diverse clients, from startups to critical infrastructure
- Donating 10% of profits to high‑impact charities and commitment to social responsibility
- Ample opportunity across service lines: security architecture, GRC, awareness/education
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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