Penetration Test Manager

Salary: 220000

I'm partnering with a major Australian organisation looking for a Penetration Testing Manager to take ownership of its established security testing programme across a complex, business-critical technology environment.

This opportunity would suit someone with a strong understanding of penetration testing who enjoys the consulting, stakeholder engagement and delivery side of cyber security.

Why consider this opportunity?

• Own the end-to-end penetration testing programme, from initial scoping through to reporting and remediation.
• Gain exposure to a broad technology environment spanning applications, infrastructure and cloud.
• Coordinate Red Team and Purple Team exercises alongside specialist security providers.
• Explore emerging AI-enabled and automated penetration testing capabilities.
• Enjoy genuine ownership and senior stakeholder exposure in a role combining technical security and consulting.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the full penetration testing lifecycle, including scoping, planning, delivery, reporting and remediation.
• Coordinate external testing providers and internal technology teams to ensure successful delivery.
• Support Red Team and Purple Team activities across the organisation.
• Review technical findings, assess security risks and drive remediation outcomes.
• Present testing results and programme updates to technical teams and senior business stakeholders.

What we're looking for

• Background in penetration testing, offensive security, cyber consulting or security assurance.
• Experience managing end-to-end penetration testing engagements and external providers.
• Strong technical understanding of testing methodologies, vulnerabilities and associated risks.
• Excellent consulting and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to communicate technical findings to business audiences.
• A proactive, organised approach to managing multiple engagements and driving outcomes.

Nice to have

• Previous hands-on penetration testing experience.
• Exposure to Red Team or Purple Team exercises.
• Experience in financial services, critical infrastructure or complex enterprise environments.
• Knowledge of automated or AI-enabled security testing.
• Relevant certifications such as OSCP, GPEN, CISSP or CISM.

Interested?

This is a great opportunity for an experienced security consultant or penetration testing specialist looking to step into a role with greater ownership, influence and exposure to emerging security technologies.

Apply now or reach out directly for a confidential discussion to learn more about the opportunity.