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Security Consultant
The Missing Link. Deliver consulting engagements for clients across various industry verticals .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in conducting vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security risk assessments while delivering consulting engagements across various industry verticals. Holds relevant certifications and possesses extensive knowledge of IT security practices and emerging trends.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Penetration Testing CertificationVulnerability AssessmentSecurity Risk AssessmentIT Security Industry KnowledgeProgramming Languages for Automation
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Hard Skills
Vulnerability AssessmentPenetration TestingFirewall AuditsPassword AuditsSource Code ReviewRed Team Attack SimulationSOE Security AssessmentSecurity Risk AssessmentPrivacy Impact AssessmentEmerging Security Trends
Soft Skills
Collaborative WorkAutonomous OperationCommunication
Certifications & Qualifications
OSCPOSCECREST
Industry Keywords
IT SecurityConsulting EngagementsDefence Force ExperienceCVE0days
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Deliver consulting engagements for clients across various industry verticals
- Perform vulnerability assessments covering internal, external, web application and database environments
- Conduct penetration testing across internal, external, web application, database, mobile and wireless environments
- Perform firewall and password audits
- Conduct SOE security assessments
- Perform source code reviews
- Deliver security risk (ISO27k) and privacy impact (APP) assessments
- Conduct red team attack simulations
- Discuss solutions and recommendations for remediation or mitigation of identified risks
- Work collaboratively while also operating autonomously to achieve results
- Undertake ongoing personal development, technical accreditation and security research
- Stay current with emerging security trends and technologies
Requirements
What you’ll need- Minimum 3 years’ experience as a security consultant or penetration tester
- An existing penetration testing certification such as OSCP, OSCE or CREST is mandatory
- Hold a current active security clearance (NV-1 or NV-2) desirable
- 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
- Knowledge of various programming languages for assessments and automation is highly desirable
- CVEs or 0days attributed to the candidate would be beneficial
Benefits
Comp & perks- Supportive, collaborative and respectful environment
- Company culture that fosters learning and development through training and mentoring programs
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
- Option to attend security conferences
- Support acquiring further training and certifications
- Work from home option within any State or Territory within Australia or India