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About the Role

PwC Australia's Cybersecurity & Privacy team is seeking an experienced Penetration Tester to join their Offensive Security capability. This role involves delivering technical red team, purple team, and penetration testing services to leading Australian organizations, contributing to the development of next-generation methodologies and technical capabilities in an AI-enabled future.

Responsibilities

• Performing Red Teaming and/or Purple teaming activities to test the effectiveness of cybersecurity controls.
• Conducting and leading penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities in applications, systems, and networks.
• Leading the "day-to-day" technical direction and client stakeholder updates.
• Driving technical excellence within the team.
• Delivering management and detailed technical reporting with pragmatic recommendations.
• Contributing to presentations and debriefs to technical and business stakeholders.
• Optimizing collaboration and knowledge sharing with Offensive Security specialists globally.
• Developing internal tools and procedures to optimize delivery and increase impact.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience delivering Red Team engagements for leading organizations.
• Experience working across a variety of client technology environments.
• Strong leadership skills and experience, including technical coaching to junior team members.
• Strong communication skills, including writing and conveying complex red team and penetration testing narratives for various audiences.
• Experience working across a variety of offensive security engagement types (red teaming, purple teaming, penetration testing).
• Possession of advanced industry certifications such as OSCP, OSEP, OSED, CRTP, CRTO, GXPN, or CREST CCT INF / CCT APP.

Skills

• Accepting Feedback
• Active Listening
• Analytical Thinking
• Cloud Security
• Coaching and Feedback
• Communication
• Conducting Research
• Creativity
• Cyber Defense
• Cyber Threat Intelligence
• Embracing Change
• Emotional Regulation
• Empathy
• Encryption
• Inclusion
• Information Security
• Intellectual Curiosity
• Intelligence Analysis
• Intelligence Report
• Intrusion Detection
• Intrusion Detection System (IDS)
• IT Operations
• Learning Agility
• Malware Analysis

Location

• Australia

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Manager

Salary/Compensations

• The minimum salary for a Senior Associate in this role is AUD 89,000 including superannuation. Higher grades will receive a salary range above this in line with the salary bands for these positions.

Benefits

• Flexibility in choosing when, where, and how to work.
• Clear paths for career progression supported by continuous learning and leadership development.
• Generous leave entitlements including four weeks’ annual leave and float public holidays.
• Access to all benefits offered by PwC: https://bit.ly/4fFLA3z

About the Company

• At PwC Australia, Cybersecurity & Privacy team is helping to build a secure digital society, keeping our economy and businesses protected from cyber security threats.
• PwC Australia tackles big challenges across industries like finance, technology, energy, and health, giving employees the chance to make a real impact.
• PwC Australia is committed to employee growth, offering opportunities to work with leading teams, explore new technologies, and unlock full potential.
• PwC is a global community of more than 370,000 people who value bold ideas, collaboration, and lasting change, building trust and shaping the future.

Equal Opportunity

• We’re committed to treating all our job applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability, neurodivergence, or any other protected characteristic.
• We want you to have every opportunity to thrive in our selection process.
• In the application form, you can let us know what adjustments you require during our recruitment process and/or any workplace accommodations you anticipate needing to help you perform your role.