Security Consultant - Penetration Tester

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Security Consultant - Penetration Tester. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Named the AusCERT 2018 member organisation of the year
• Excellent working and social culture

Why work for Brennan?
At Brennan IT, we aim to lead, not follow. One of the ways we do this is through an open diverse culture that values performance, where anyone in the team can bring new ideas to the table and see them thrive. Our people are empowered, unique, considerate, supportive, trusting and accepting being the cornerstone of the business. As part of our continued growth, we are looking for a Penetration Tester to join our talented team in Sydney.

The Role

The Security Consultant - Penetration Tester role is a key part of the Information Security team and reports to the CTO. You will be responsible for evaluating the security of Brennan IT's infrastructure by continuously assessing and exploiting vulnerabilities to find out where hacking threats may lie. Penetration testing services are also required by our customers as project engagements or as part of an ongoing managed service. Simulated attacks on networks, firewalls, operating systems and web applications are at the heart of the job. Being able to identify those weaknesses and report on the findings in a clear and concise way is a core aspect of the role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and develop client stakeholder relationships
• Carry out application, network, systems and infrastructure penetration tests
• Review physical security and perform social engineering tests where appropriate
• Evaluate and select from a range of penetration testing tools
• Keep up to date with latest testing and ethical hacking methods
• Deploy the testing methodology and collect data
• Report on findings to a range of stakeholders
• Make suggestions for security improvements
• Enhance existing methodology documentation
• Work with sales team leaders to develop and execute go-to-market plans
• Develop, coach and supervise team members
• Identify IT security trends and develop market leading solutions to meet client needs 

Key Skills:

• Good understanding of network protocols
• Solid technical skills in both information security architecture and penetration testing
• Ability to assess testing tools and deploy the right ones
• Project planning skills
• A solid understanding of ethical hacking
• Scripting and programming experience is beneficial
• Ability to explain findings to non-technical professionals
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills
• Customer facing skills and a proven track-record of building client relationships
• Able to work independently but also as part of a team
• Flexibility to change direction and manage conflicting demands
• Outstanding organisational and data analytics skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications required:

• Certified Ethical Hacker
• Recognised security certifications
• A degree in computer security, computer science or equivalent

NOTE: As part of our hiring process, you will be required to undertake a National Criminal History Check.

Brennan IT is an equal opportunity employer