Security Consultant

About Us

The Missing Link has been operating in Australia for over 27 years, helping businesses achieve their goals through IT transformation with our core offerings; IT & Cloud, Cyber Security and Automation. The Missing Link is one of the most awarded IT companies in Australia - recognised mainly for our people and processes. With over 190+ staff and 25+ different countries represented in our business, we've cultivated a respectful and positive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered.

The Role

The Missing Link is looking for an experienced and talented Security Consultant to join our growing team!

The Security Consultant will have experience with delivering a range of consulting engagements for a variety of clients from various industry verticals and will be a proficient ethical hacker and security researcher.

Projects for the successful candidate may include any or all of the following:

• Vulnerability Assessments (Internal, External, Web Application and Database)
• Penetration Testing (Internal, External, Web Application, Database, Mobile and Wireless)
• Firewall and Password Audits
• SOE Security Assessments
• Source Code Review
• Security Risk (ISO27k) & Privacy Impact (APP) Assessments
• Red Team Attack Simulations

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in delivering successful security testing engagements and be able to discuss a range of solutions or recommendations for remediation or mitigation of those risks. Knowledge of various programming languages for assessments and automation of some aspects of the role is highly desirable. Any CVEs or 0days attributed to the candidate would be beneficial.

Whilst you will enjoy the teamwork environment, you will also relish the opportunity to work autonomously to achieve results. This is a challenging and dynamic hands-on technical role that requires ongoing personal development, technical accreditation and research to ensure this position remain abreast of current and emerging trends and technologies.

With almost 20 OSCP certified consultants in the team, you will be surrounded by highly skilled people who are very generous when sharing their knowledge. You will have the option to join them attending security conferences and be supported acquiring further training and certifications.

The Missing Link has offices in Melbourne and Sydney or the successful candidate can work from home within any State or Territory within Australia.

Requirements

• 2 - 5 years' experience as a Security Consultant or Penetration Tester
• An existing penetration testing certification such as OSCP, OSCE or CREST is mandatory

• Experience delivering at least 6 of the different types of engagements listed above

• Extensive knowledge and experience within the IT Security industry

• Knowledge of a range of consulting and security vendor solution offerings
• Defence Force experience is desirable

Benefits

A great company culture is very important to The Missing Link. Keeping everyone happy is one of our top priorities.

Here are some of the best bits about working at The Missing Link and some of the ways we try and maintain our staff happiness levels:

• Supportive, collaborative and respectful environment
• Company culture that fosters learning and development through training and mentoring programs
• Great environment with regular staff events, free drinks, and breakfast
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement