Penetration Tester

Job Title - Task Title: Penetration Tester

Job Id

1245216

• Security Clearance: No Clearance required
• Length of Contract: 12 with 2 x 12 months extension possibility
• The role closes on 07/09/2026
• Location: Isaac Regional Council, QLD

Skills and experience sought

• Cybersecurity and ICT governance engagements
• Modernisation of key cybersecurity and governance artefacts
• Essential Eight (E8) maturity assessments, implementation, or assurance activities
• Executive-level cybersecurity reporting and advice
• Coordination and execution of Business Continuity exercises
• Cybersecurity incident investigation and treatment

SFIA Skills Sought

The assessment of organisational vulnerabilities through the design and execution of penetration tests that demonstrate how an adversary can either subvert the organisation's security goals or achieve specific adversarial objectives. Penetration testing may be a stand-alone activity or an aspect of acceptance testing prior to an approval to operate. The identification of deeper insights into the business risks of various vulnerabilities.

PENT Level 4: Maintains current knowledge of malware attacks, and other cyber security threats. Creates test cases using in-depth technical analysis of risks and typical vulnerabilities. Produces test scripts, materials and test packs to test new and existing software or services. Specifies requirements for environment, data, resources and tools. Interprets, executes and documents complex test scripts using agreed methods and standards. Records and analyses actions and results. Reviews test results and modifies tests if necessary. Provides reports on progress, anomalies, risks and issues associated with the overall project. Reports on system quality and collects metrics on test cases. Provides specialist advice to support others.

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