Senior Penetration Tester (Vulnerability Assessment & Pen Testing)

Role Overview:

Senior Penetration Tester (VAPT Specialist)

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct

  Vulnerability Assessments and Penetration Tests (VAPT)

  across networks, systems, web apps, mobile apps, APIs, and cloud environments.
• Develop detailed methodologies and execute tests in line with

  industry frameworks

  (OWASP, CREST, NIST, ISO 27001, Essential Eight, PCI DSS).
• Produce

  comprehensive reports

  highlighting findings, risk levels, and clear remediation strategies.
• Collaborate with clients IT/security teams to validate fixes and conduct retests.
  
• Stay updated with emerging threats, zero-days, and red-teaming techniques.
  
• Support pre-sales and proposal development with technical inputs when required.
  

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  
• Minimum

  5 years of hands-on penetration testing experience

  .
• Strong knowledge of

  manual and automated VAPT tools

  such as Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nessus, OpenVAS, Kali Linux, Nmap, Wireshark, and scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash).
• Familiarity with Active Directory attacks, privilege escalation, and lateral movement techniques.
  
• Strong understanding of web vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10), API flaws, and misconfigurations in cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).
  
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
  

Preferred / Nice to Have:

• CREST Registered Pen Tester, OSCP, OSWE, OSEP, CRTO, GPEN, or similar certifications.
  
• Experience in

  red teaming, social engineering, and phishing simulations

  .
• Exposure to

  SIEM, EDR, XDR platforms

  and threat-hunting practices.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary package based on experience.
  
• Work with

  high-profile clients

  across Australia, Fiji, and the Pacific.
• Opportunity to grow into

  leadership or specialist roles

  (Red Team Lead, vCISO, SOC specialist).
• Hybrid/remote work flexibility.
  
• Training, certifications, and career growth opportunities.