Lead Penetration Testers

Location: ACT
Security Clearance: Positive Vetting
Contract Period: 12 months + 2 × 12 month extension options
Closing: 11:59pm Friday 25 September 2026

Current and former ADF personnel encouraged to apply

The Opportunity:

Penetration Testers analyse IT systems to determine configuration weaknesses and faults that would impact on security and business then produce reports detailing the findings and recommendations for improved network security.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct penetration testing of ICT applications and gateway infrastructure. 

• Utilise a number of penetration testing techniques, frameworks and tools. 

• Develop specific plans and procedures for penetration tests. 

• Record approaches, techniques and results for reporting. 

• Create and maintain reporting on penetration tests and recommend technical solutions for identified vulnerabilities. 

Technical skills:

Demonstrated experience conducting penetration tests.

Ready to Learn More?

If you have the skills and experience we're looking for and would like to learn more about this opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.