Create your best future and join Westpac as a Information Security Senior Consultant (Penetration Testing).
What’s the role?
This role will be responsible for advising Westpac’s business and IT units on information security, with a specific focus on penetration testing and vulnerability management.
It will involve planning and executing security testing activities, strengthening vulnerability management practices, and supporting the implementation of frameworks that protect against current and emerging threats. The successful candidate will work closely with internal teams and third-party partners, provide strategic input on security policies and governance, and oversee incident response and awareness initiatives. The role also includes leading and developing a high-performing team to deliver key information security outcomes for the organisation.
What do I need?
- Experience in information / Application security, information technology, risk management, or equivalent role and performing advanced web, network, application, mobile and infrastructure level penetration testing.
- Experience in identifying and documenting security requirements and writing Penetration Testing reports and communicating identified vulnerabilities to the internal stakeholders.
- Solid understanding of one or more of the following Cloud platforms: AWS, Azure and Google Cloud. Knowledge of Container technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker and OpenShift is favourable.
- Solid expertise in Software development and Risk analysis/Threat modelling.
- Formal education or certification in Penetration Testing (such as OSCP, OSWE, OSCE, CREST, HTB CPTS or Advanced SANS Penetration Testing).
- Working knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as OWASP, OSSTMM related to Information security and implementing automated security testing tools and processes.
- Financial Service Experience will be highly advantageous.
- Experience implementing automated security testing tools and processes.
- Knowledge of AI or LLMs.
Why join us?
We’re obsessed with becoming our customers' #1 banking partner for life and we’re looking for people who are passionate about helping us achieve that goal. In return, we’re committed to making Westpac the best place to work in the country. Here are just a few of the ways we’re already doing that:
- Special offers on banking products and discounts from top brands, including generous employee-only mortgage rates!
- Flexible work arrangements to help you achieve a greater work/life balance, and a variety of leave options including Culture, Lifestyle and Wellbeing leave.
- Tailored learning and development opportunities to help your grow your career within the bank.
- Lots of opportunities to ‘give back’ to the Community by getting involved in our many volunteering initiatives.
Create your future today
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We’re all about creating a supportive and inclusive community. We welcome everyone – no matter your age, gender, background, or abilities. We also provide additional support to welcome our veterans, Indigenous Australians and neurodiverse community.
If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, you can find out more information and additional contact details by visiting the "People with Disability and/or needing Accessibility Requirements" page on our website .
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📌 Information Security Senior Consultant (Penetration Testing)
🏢 Westpac Group
📍 Sydney