Penetration Tester (BBBH12301) Sydney CBD, Sydney, Australia
| Salary: | AUD180000 - AUD210000 per annum + + super |
Penetration Tester
• Role highlight - advanced offensive security, red teaming, bespoke client environments
• Competitive salary plus performance bonus
• Boutique cyber security firm, deep technical work, real influence
Own end-to-end offensive security engagements and push the boundaries of modern red team operations.
What will this job do to improve your life?
This role gives you the space and trust to do offensive security properly. You will work on complex, high-value engagements that go far beyond checklist penetration testing, simulating real-world adversaries and uncovering meaningful risk.
You will have the freedom to explore new offensive techniques, contribute to advanced red team tooling, and influence how engagements are designed and delivered. As the business continues to grow, your work will leave a lasting technical and cultural impact, while accelerating your development alongside highly experienced practitioners.
About the role
You will work as part of a specialist offensive security team delivering penetration testing and red team engagements across a wide range of environments. The role involves hands-on technical testing, adversary simulation, and close collaboration with clients to translate findings into pragmatic remediation guidance.
You will also contribute to research and development initiatives, including the evolution of internal red teaming platforms and the exploration of new attack techniques and security control bypasses.
Duties
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Lead and deliver penetration testing and red team engagements across complex environments
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Simulate real-world attackers to infiltrate networks, escalate privileges, and achieve defined objectives
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Identify, document, and clearly present technical vulnerabilities and security weaknesses
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Develop tailored remediation guidance aligned to client risk and business constraints
Skills/experience
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Proven experience delivering penetration testing and or red team engagements
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Strong offensive security mindset with the ability to assess and bypass security controls
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Experience adapting to new technologies, industries, and client environments
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Ability to clearly communicate technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences
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Passion for research, automation, and developing new offensive techniques
Benefits
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Performance-based annual bonus scheme
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Hybrid working with flexibility to work from home
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Monthly coffee and meal allowance
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Birthday leave and additional personal benefits
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Ability to substitute public holidays for days that matter to you
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Strong focus on learning, development, and knowledge sharing
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Opportunity to influence the direction of a growing offensive security practice
Company & culture
You will join a boutique cyber security firm delivering high-end offensive security services to enterprise clients globally. The culture is deeply technical, collaborative, and built around curiosity, quality, and continuous improvement.
The organisation values original research, real-world attack experience, and practical impact over box-ticking. Team members are encouraged to challenge assumptions, share knowledge, and contribute to the wider security community.
To find out more and apply, please send your CV to hayley.bee@precisionsourcing.com.au