Penetration Tester

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Kordia delivers business-critical technology and network solutions across New Zealand, Australia and the South Pacific. We specialise in the telecommunications, cyber security, broadcast and maritime sectors and have been delivering innovative and reliable solutions to customers for over 60 years. We have a strong presence trans-tasman with over 800 dedicated staff in the Kordia Group.
  
Aura Information Security is a rapidly growing IT Security Services Consultancy with clients in New Zealand, Australia and North America.  Aura is a division of Kordia New Zealand Limited, and this joining of forces is helping us to accelerate our growth, while maintaining our current culture and approach to IT security consultancy. We've had incredible success since inception across our managed service, consulting and security application business units. 

Our current team of 30+ reside across Wellington, Auckland, Sydney and Melbourne.  With the growing pipeline of work ahead we are looking to expand our Pen Testing team.

Ideally we are looking for someone who has had a variety of experience in conducting technical security assessment across different platforms and environments.  This role will challenge your knowledge of penetration testing across application, web and infrastructure environments. It's not just pen-testing either; you will participate in pre-sales, conducting technical scoping with our customers to help shape the direction of an assessment.

We have a talented and creative team, so cultural fit is really important. We work cohesively as a group, have regular hack labs. We want to make sure that our new recruits are passionate about security and excited to be able to help our clients understand their security flaws.

Ideally we're looking for people who are determined to break through, who have tenacity and drive to steer to the next level. 

Why our team like working with us:

• The opportunities to work creatively and innovatively are endless
• We work in a fast-paced environment
• Our teams are genuinely collaborative; we brainstorm and challenge each other on a daily basis
• Wide variety of interesting customers both in government and enterprise
• Up to 20% R&D time to upskill and work on your own projects
• We work flexibly
• We focus on upskilling our staff so you will frequently be attending training, conferences and ethical hacking events.
• A competitive package with domestic and international travel opportunities. 

  
We'd be looking for a range of experience, including: 

• Penetration testing experience across web applications primarily, but also networks and mobile applications. 
• Experience in assessing security vulnerabilities; including security reviews/audits
• Experience in scoping technical security assessments
• Can demonstrate a strong interest in the field and willing to perform independent research.  
• May have done some independent projects or worked in corporate or government based projects.
• Certifications in either CREST or OSCP will be well regarded, however experience will take precedence.
• Advanced  problem solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

The IT security industry is in demand at the moment, with growing needs from clients worldwide both in the corporate and enterprise space. If you see yourself as part of this trade, reaping the financial and intellectual rewards, then an opportunity with Aura Information Security is the right one for you. Our focus on technology, evolution and commitment to being an industry leader will ensure you develop a competitive technical edge.

At Kordia we believe every team member has a role to play in the overall success of the business.  Whether it is through our working relationships, technology or skills.  Our culture and values encourage and reward those that are collaborative, trustworthy, humble, courageous and expert.  If these values appeal to you, we can offer you an environment in which you will thrive.