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Position Overview:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Penetration Tester to join our Offensive Security team. The ideal candidate will be able to conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments with minimum supervision and be a part of exciting Red Team / Purple Team engagements. This role requires a deep understanding of various penetration testing methodologies and the ability to explain security risks in business terms.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct the following types of Offensive Security testing:

• Web Application Penetration Testing (WAPT)

• Mobile Application Penetration Testing (MAPT)

• API (Web Services) Penetration Testing

• Network/Infrastructure Penetration Testing

• Active Directory Penetration Testing

• Wireless Penetration Testing

• Mobile Device Management (MDM) / Endpoint Review

• GenAI (Chatbots) Penetration Testing

• Hardware and Product Penetration Testing

• Operational Technology (OT) Penetration Testing

• Cloud and SaaS Penetration Testing

• Secure Configuration Review

• Red Team / Purple Team member

Skills Needed:

• Adversary Simulation / Red Teaming

• Penetration Testing (API Web Internal / External Networks)

• Network Security

• Cloud Security

• Project Management

• Report Writing

• Python Scripting

• Bash Scripting

• PowerShell Scripting

• Hardware Penetration Testing (Desirable)

Job Description:

Position Overview:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Penetration Tester to join our Offensive Security team. The ideal candidate will be able to conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments with minimum supervision and be a part of exciting Red Team / Purple Team engagements. This role requires a deep understanding of various penetration testing methodologies and the ability to explain security risks in business terms.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct the following types of Offensive Security testing:

Web Application Penetration Testing (WAPT)

Mobile Application Penetration Testing (MAPT)

API (Web Services) Penetration Testing

Network/Infrastructure Penetration Testing

Active Directory Penetration Testing

Wireless Penetration Testing

Mobile Device Management (MDM) / Endpoint Review

GenAI (Chatbots) Penetration Testing

Hardware and Product Penetration Testing

Operational Technology (OT) Penetration Testing

Cloud and SaaS Penetration Testing

Secure Configuration Review

Red Team / Purple Team member

Qualifications:

Minimum of 3 years of proven experience working in a variety of offensive security projects

Strong knowledge of security testing tools and methodologies.

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

NV1 Security Clearance preferred or ability to gain one (Australian Citizenship Required)

Preferred Certifications:

Minimum Requirement:

Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)

Desirable Certifications:

Offensive Security Certified Expert (OSCE)

Offensive Security Experienced Penetration Tester (OSEP)

Certified Red Team Professional (CRTP) / Certified Red Team Operator (CRTO)

Desirable Frameworks:

Familiarity with Cyber Operational Resilience Intelligence-led Exercises (CORIE)

Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework

Understanding of NIST Cybersecurity Framework

Experience with OWASP Testing Guides (Web/Mobile/API)

What We Offer:

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Opportunities for professional growth and development.

A collaborative and innovative work environment.

If you are passionate about offensive security and have the expertise to be a part of complex security projects we would love to hear from you!

Security Clearance

• Current Baseline Security Clearance and willingness to upgrade to NV1

• Australian Citizens with ability to obtain a clearance considered

Benefits of working at Accenture:

18 weeks paid parental leave

Long & short-term career break opportunities

Structured career development program

Local and international career opportunities.

Certified as a Family Inclusive Workplace

Flexible Work Arrangements - centered around Accentures Truly Human ethos and our commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our people.

We are proud to be in the top 3 of last years Diversity & Inclusion Index!

We are a WORK180 Endorsed Employer to see our benefits and policies click here

All our consulting professionals receive comprehensive training covering business acumen technical and professional skills development. Youll also have opportunities to hone your functional skills and expertise in an area of specialization. We offer a variety of formal and informal training programs at every level to help you acquire and build specialized skills faster. Learning takes place both on the job and through formal training conducted online in the classroom or in collaboration with teammates. The sheer variety of work we do and the experience it offers provide an unbeatable platform from which to build a career.

Accenture is a an EEO and Affirmative Action Employee of Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statementfor Australia:

At Accenture we recognise that our people are multi-dimensional and we create a work environment where all people feel like they can bring their authentic selves to work every day.

Our unwavering commitment to inclusion and diversity unleashes innovation and creates a culture where everyone feels they have equal opportunity. Our range of progressive policies support flexibility in where when and how our people work to ensure that Accenture is an organisation where you can strive for more achieve great things and maintain the balance and wellbeing you need.

We encourage applications from all people and we are committed to removing barriers to the recruitment process and employee lifecycle. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age disability status ethnicity gender gender identity or expression religion or sexual orientation and we do not tolerate discrimination. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process or have a preferred communication method please email and cite the relevant Job Number or contact us on.

To ensure our workplace is inclusive and diverse we are setting bold goals and taking comprehensive action. To achieve these goals we collect information that allows us to track the effectiveness of our Inclusion and Diversity programs. Learn how Accenture protects your personal data and know your rights in relation to your personal data. Read more about our Privacy Statement.

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Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of proven experience working in a variety of offensive security projects
• Strong knowledge of security testing tools and methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• NV1 Security Clearance preferred or ability to gain one (Australian Citizenship Required)

Preferred Certifications:

Minimum Requirement:

• Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)

Desirable Certifications:

• Offensive Security Certified Expert (OSCE)
• Offensive Security Experienced Penetration Tester (OSEP)
• Certified Red Team Professional (CRTP) / Certified Red Team Operator (CRTO)

Desirable Frameworks:

• Familiarity with Cyber Operational Resilience Intelligence-led Exercises (CORIE)
• Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK framework
• Understanding of NIST Cybersecurity Framework
• Experience with OWASP Testing Guides (Web/Mobile/API)

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• If you are passionate about offensive security and have the expertise to be a part of complex security projects we would love to hear from you!

Security Clearance

• Current Baseline Security Clearance and willingness to upgrade to NV1

• Australian Citizens with ability to obtain a clearance considered

Benefits of working at Accenture:

18 weeks paid parental leave

Long & short-term career break opportunities

Structured career development program

Local and international career opportunities.

Certified as a Family Inclusive Workplace

Flexible Work Arrangements - centered around Accentures Truly Human ethos and our commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our people.

We are proud to be in the top 3 of last years Diversity & Inclusion Index!

We are a WORK180 Endorsed Employer to see our benefits and policies click here

All our consulting professionals receive comprehensive training covering business acumen technical and professional skills development. Youll also have opportunities to hone your functional skills and expertise in an area of specialization. We offer a variety of formal and informal training programs at every level to help you acquire and build specialized skills faster. Learning takes place both on the job and through formal training conducted online in the classroom or in collaboration with teammates. The sheer variety of work we do and the experience it offers provide an unbeatable platform from which to build a career.

Accenture is a an EEO and Affirmative Action Employee of Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statementfor Australia:

At Accenture we recognise that our people are multi-dimensional and we create a work environment where all people feel like they can bring their authentic selves to work every day.

Our unwavering commitment to inclusion and diversity unleashes innovation and creates a culture where everyone feels they have equal opportunity. Our range of progressive policies support flexibility in where when and how our people work to ensure that Accenture is an organisation where you can strive for more achieve great things and maintain the balance and wellbeing you need.

We encourage applications from all people and we are committed to removing barriers to the recruitment process and employee lifecycle. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age disability status ethnicity gender gender identity or expression religion or sexual orientation and we do not tolerate discrimination. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process or have a preferred communication method please email and cite the relevant Job Number or contact us on.

To ensure our workplace is inclusive and diverse we are setting bold goals and taking comprehensive action. To achieve these goals we collect information that allows us to track the effectiveness of our Inclusion and Diversity programs. Learn how Accenture protects your personal data and know your rights in relation to your personal data. Read more about our Privacy Statement.

#LIGM

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statementfor Australia:

At Accenture our intention is to foster a culture and a workplace in which all of our people feel a sense of belonging and are respected and empowered to do their best work.

As part of our talent strategy we hire and develop people who have different backgrounds different perspectives and different lived experiences. These differences ensure that we have and attract the cognitive diversity to deliver a variety of perspectives observations and insights which are essential to drive the innovation needed to reinvent and we hold our leaders accountable for ensuring we have the most innovative and talented people in our industry.

We encourage applications from all people and we are committed to removing barriers to the recruitment process and employee lifecycle. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age disability status ethnicity gender gender identity or expression religion or sexual orientation and we do not tolerate discrimination. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process or have a preferred communication method please emailand cite the relevant Job Number or contact us on.

Learn how Accenture protects your personal data and know your rights in relation to your personal data. Read more about ourPrivacy Statement