Penetration Tester

Commonwealth Bank

. Deliver penetration testing across cloud, SaaS, infrastructure, networks, web applications and enterprise platforms .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeSydney • AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in penetration testing across various environments, including cloud, SaaS, and web applications, while effectively communicating technical findings and remediation strategies. Proficient in utilizing AI and automation to enhance testing workflows and methodologies.

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Penetration TestingVulnerability IdentificationKali LinuxAWSAI-Enabled Product Testing

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Hard Skills

Penetration TestingVulnerability IdentificationExploitation TechniquesPenetration Testing MethodologiesTechnical Risk AssessmentRemediation Recommendations

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Kali LinuxBurp SuiteMetasploitAWSGoogle Cloud PlatformAzure

Certifications & Qualifications

Relevant Security Certifications

Industry Keywords

Cloud SecuritySaaS SecurityInfrastructure SecurityNetwork SecurityWeb Application Security

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformLinux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver penetration testing across cloud, SaaS, infrastructure, networks, web applications and enterprise platforms
Define the scope, approach and appropriate level of rigour for assigned testing engagements
Identify and safely validate vulnerabilities, demonstrating technical risk and potential business impact
Produce clear, practical reports to help technology teams understand findings and prioritise remediation
Collaborate with engineers, platform teams, service owners and other security testing chapters
Improve testing methods, tooling, automation and team practices
Explore responsible uses of AI for research, proof-of-concept scripting, analysis and testing workflows

Requirements

What you’ll need

Hands-on penetration testing across one or more areas such as web applications, infrastructure, networks, cloud or SaaS
Sound foundations in vulnerability identification, exploitation techniques and penetration testing methodologies
Ability to explain technical findings clearly and recommend practical remediation
Familiarity with penetration testing tools and platforms, including Kali Linux, Burp Suite, Metasploit or comparable technologies
Exposure to AWS, Google Cloud Platform or Azure environments
Relevant security certifications are advantageous
Experience testing AI-enabled products, or using AI and automation to improve penetration testing workflows, is highly desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Accessible, inclusive and respectful workplace
Support or adjustments for applicants who require them
Career development support and opportunities to grow
Knowledge-sharing and collaborative team environment