Penetration Tester
Recoded • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Role & seniority
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Senior Security Engineer (Penetration Testing)
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Senior, contract (Secure Delivery Enablement function)
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Stack/tools
Penetration testing/offensive security across
- Web applications
- Mobile platforms
- APIs
- Infrastructure / network
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Tools not explicitly listed in source (focus is hands-on testing and control validation)
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Top 3 responsibilities
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Run penetration tests and offensive/red-team activities across enterprise systems
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Validate security controls using realistic attack simulations
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Produce actionable remediation guidance and communicate technical risks to engineering/stakeholders
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Must-have skills
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Recent, hands-on penetration testing experience
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Offensive security/red teaming techniques
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Breadth across web, mobile, network, and enterprise security testing
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Ability to articulate methods, findings, and outcomes clearly
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Experience in complex and/or regulated environments
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Nice-to-haves
- Experience contributing to secure SDLC / DevSecOps practices (explicitly mentioned as part of responsibilities)
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Location & work type
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Melbourne CBD
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6-month contract
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Rate: $1,000/day
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Full Description
Senior Security Engineer – Penetration Testing Melbourne CBD | $1,000/day | 6-Month Contract
We are seeking a Senior Security Engineer with a strong focus on penetration testing and offensive security to join a Secure Delivery Enablement function within a large, complex environment.
This role requires someone with recent, hands-on experience in the technical validation of security controls. You will be responsible for identifying real-world vulnerabilities through practical attack simulation and translating those findings into meaningful improvements across engineering and delivery teams.
Key responsibilities
- Perform penetration testing across web applications, mobile platforms, APIs, and infrastructure
- Conduct offensive security and red team style activities across enterprise environments
- Validate security controls through realistic attack scenarios
- Translate findings into clear, actionable remediation for engineering teams
- Contribute to secure SDLC practices and DevSecOps initiatives
- Communicate complex technical risks to technical stakeholders
Key requirements
- Strong, current hands-on experience in penetration testing
- Experience across web, mobile, network, and enterprise security testing
- Background in offensive security techniques and red teaming
- Ability to clearly articulate methods, findings, and outcomes
- Experience working in complex or regulated environments
This role is suited to someone who combines deep technical capability with the ability to influence engineering outcomes through practical, real-world security insights.
