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Penetration tester (contract) (australian based)

Joondalup
Parabellum
Posted: 5 October
Offer description

Location: Flexible - Remote (Must be based in Australia)

Join a highly specialised Cybersecurity professional services firm.

Drive significant security outcomes for organisations, nationally. Attractive & Competitive Salary Package.

Parabellum is a fast growing Australian Cybersecurity consultancy, specialising in industry leading offensive security services for SMB/Es, Enterprise, Government and ASX listed entities.

Our clients are at the heart of everything we do. As trusted advisors, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional, tailored solutions to manage modern security risks, while forging authentic, long lasting relationships along the way.

About the Role

Due to ongoing growth, Parabellum are seeking expressions of Interest for Penetration Testers to join our team on a full-time and contractor basis. This is a unique chance to be a key member of our rapidly growing team, collaborating with specialists across various security domains.

In this role you will

Delve into conducting in-depth Penetration Testing in areas including:

- Web applications and APIs
- External and internal network and server infrastructure
- Mobile applications
- Thick clients
- Secure code review
- Experience Penetration testing MCPs or Ai LLMs highly regarded

Engage in Red Team activities including:

- Open-source intelligence gathering
- Phishing
- Vulnerability research
- Physical intrusion

Perform engagements in highly sophisticated Operational Technology environments and,

Bolster our internal processes by:

- Defining the scope of offensive security projects
- Ensuring the technical excellence of our reports
- Streamlining processes within the offensive security team
- Mentoring budding talent and crafting educational materials and technical write-ups

Qualifications

Minimum 24 months of qualified Penetration Testing experience and expertise in the following:

- Web applications and API
- External/internal network and server infrastructure (Active Directory focus)
- Cloud environments / applications
- Mobile applications
- Talent for translating tech talk for all business levels from technical to C-suite
- Ability to scope engagements for clients
- Extensive experience with report writing and client delivery
- Relevant industry certifications such as OSCP, OSWE, OSEP, PNPT, CRTO
- Proven technical acumen (IT degree, bug bounty achievements, CTF experience, published CVEs)
- Must pass a criminal history check
- Australia/NZ permanent residency or citizenship

Nice-to-Haves

- NV1 Security Clearance and above
- Multi-disciplinary skills in other cybersecurity domains (DFIR, Security Architecture, Security Engineering, GRC) valued
- Experience with hardware-based penetration testing/assessments, SCADA/OT Penetration Testing
- Technical Pre-Sales Experience
- Flexibility to work anywhere in Australia
- Attractive remuneration package
- Flexible hours to support a healthy work/life balance
- Opportunity to research and develop exploits, tools, and techniques with Parabellum Research

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Computer and Network Security

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📌 Penetration Tester (Contract) (Australian Based)
🏢 Parabellum
📍 City of Joondalup

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