Senior Penetration Tester

About BDO

At BDO Australia, our why is ‘empowering people, realising possibilities’. One way we bring this to life is by hiring and developing exceptional talent, to deliver on our wide array of audit, tax and advisory services.

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Penetration Tester to join our Cyber Security team. This role involves leading engagements, refining methodologies, and driving innovation through technology to amplify the impact on client security. You’ll play a pivotal role in setting tactical direction and shaping the future of our methodologies to respond to emerging threats and client needs.  

As part of BDO’s Cyber Team, you will have the opportunity to work on high-impact, complex projects that grow your skills and career - backed by the trust of clients with the most critical and sensitive assets. 

At BDO, we don't just hire talent, we invest in it. We are committed to your long-term growth and will support your journey with tailored training, certifications and the resources you need to grow.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead penetration testing engagements, ensuring scope, timelines, and objectives are planned and met to deliver high-quality outcomes.  

• Spearhead advanced security initiatives, including red teaming, exploit development, and cloud security assessments. 

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gain understanding of business risks, ensuring tailored security recommendations are both actionable and aligned with organisational priorities.  

• Engage clients through clear and effective communication, presenting technical findings in a manner that bridges the gap between technical and non-technical audiences.  

• Drive thought leadership to help stay ahead of emerging threats and contributing to the evolution of industry best practices 

• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to team members, empowering them to excel in their roles  

About You 

• Proven experience leading and managing penetration testing, with a focus on advanced security areas and business risk management.  

• Strong knowledge of penetration testing techniques, tools, and methodologies.  

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.  

• Relevant certifications such as OSCP, OSEP or demonstrated success in online platforms such as but not limited to HackTheBox and PentesterLab.  

• Experience in red teaming, exploit development, and cloud security testing.   

Why BDO?
 

Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm.

Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services.

Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways.

We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what’s possible.

Participate in fitness challenges or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym memberships and wellness facilities via our BWell program. Access benefits such as travel perks, retail discounts, free breakfast, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support.

Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave, and options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program.

With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide on the job training and formal development programs to help you succeed in your role and develop your skills and experience.

Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive). We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia and an Employer of Choice by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).