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Security Testing Lead

Zone IT Solutions · Sydney, New South Wales

Type
Full-time
Posted
7 days ago

Overview

Your experience with digital forensics and cybercrime investigations provides a foundation, but this role demands deep technical penetration testing skills.

About this role

We are looking for an experienced*Security Testing*professional to lead complex, high-assurance security assessments across multiple technical domains. The role will provide technical leadership across penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, secure code reviews, and adversary emulation, with a strong focus on real-world risk and exploitability.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead complex penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, secure code reviews, and security testing engagements.
  • Act as a technical SME and escalation point for complex vulnerabilities, attack paths, and security assessments.
  • Identify and validate vulnerabilities, exploit paths, and attack vectors, translating findings into actionable business risks.
  • Drive security testing methodologies, standards, processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Develop scripts and automation to improve security testing efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Produce and quality-assure high-quality security assessment reports and secure code deliverables.
  • Mentor and train junior team members and support broader security capability development.
  • Collaborate with internal teams, third parties, vendors, and acquired entities to assess and improve security practices.
  • Apply a pragmatic, risk-based approach while balancing security, business objectives, cost, timelines, and operational requirements.

Key Skills

  • Advanced Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Assessment
  • Secure Code Review & Application Security
  • Security Testing Methodologies & Risk Assessment
  • Attack Path Analysis & Exploit Validation
  • Security Automation / Scripting
  • Secure Development & Shift-Left Security
  • Strong stakeholder communication and technical leadership

About Us

We specialize in Digital, ERP, and larger IT Services. We offer flexible, efficient and collaborative solutions to any organization that requires IT, experts. Our agile, agnostic, and flexible solutions will help you source the IT Expertise you need. If you are looking for new opportunities, send your profile at Careers@zoneitsolutions.com.

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Zone IT Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and our recruitment process focuses on essential skills and abilities. We encourage applications from a diverse array of backgrounds, including individuals of various ethnicities, cultures, and linguistic backgrounds, as well as those with disabilities.

About cyber security & digital forensics roles for ex-police

Cyber security, digital forensics and incident-response roles. DMIs, cybercrime investigators and digital forensics officers bring evidential discipline and investigative judgement that DFIR and security teams struggle to hire.

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Why this fits a police background

  • Risk & threat assessment
  • Team & shift leadership

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