_{27th October, 2025}

• Contract length: 12 months with 2 x 12-month extension options
• Location: ACT or VIC (Hybrid work arrangements)
• Security clearance: Must hold a current NV2 or TSPV clearance
• Key skills: Advanced penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, web application security, Active Directory exploitation, and automation tool development

Role
Join a high-impact cyber security program focused on strengthening the resilience of critical government systems. In this role, you’ll play a key part in safeguarding national digital assets through proactive vulnerability identification and hands-on testing of enterprise-level networks and web applications.
  
Your duties will include:

• Conduct comprehensive penetration testing across applications, networks, and systems
• Assess the effectiveness of prevention and detection security controls
• Simulate adversary techniques to test resilience, including privilege escalation and lateral movement
• Identify and exploit vulnerabilities in Microsoft technologies such as Active Directory
• Perform security assessments of web applications and APIs
• Develop and automate custom tools to support testing and reporting

  
Skills and experience we are looking for:

• Demonstrated experience as a Lead or Senior Penetration Tester within complex ICT environments
• Proven expertise in vulnerability assessment and exploitation methodologies
• Strong understanding of web application and API security testing
• Practical knowledge of Microsoft security technologies, including Active Directory
• Experience with scripting or automation for penetration testing (e.g., Python, PowerShell)
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to produce detailed and actionable security reports

  
Application Process
If you would like to apply, please contact Deepika Ahluwalia on 0413109712 or email deep@effectivepeople.com.au

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