Our client is a high-profile federal government agency responsible for safeguarding Australia’s national interests through advanced cyber capabilities and intelligence operations. Operating at the forefront of national security, the agency plays a critical role in defending against global threats and supporting secure digital infrastructure across government sectors.
About the Role
As a Lead ICT Security Specialist, you will be instrumental in conducting technical assessments of high-side environments and critical government systems. This EL1-equivalent role involves simulating adversary tradecraft to identify vulnerabilities, assess the effectiveness of security controls, and contribute to the development of custom tools for automation and testing.
Key responsibilities include:
- Penetration testing of infrastructure and web applications.
- Assessing systems against the Australian Government’s Information Security Manual.
- Identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in Microsoft technologies (e.g., Active Directory, Azure AD).
- Evaluating web applications and APIs for OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities.
- Developing and automating security tools.
The Successful Candidate
To be considered, you must:
- Be an Australian citizen with a minimum NV1 security clearance.
- Be willing to undergo an Organisational Suitability Assessment (OSA), which includes a psychological evaluation.
Essential criteria:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in infrastructure and/or web application penetration testing.
- Experience assessing systems against the Information Security Manual.
- Proven ability to exploit vulnerabilities in enterprise networks and web applications.
Desirable criteria:
- Certifications such as OSCP, GPEN, OSWA, GWAPT, OSWE, OSCE.
- Proficiency in scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, JavaScript).
- Experience developing tools for enclaved or classified systems.
- Practical knowledge of advanced web application testing techniques.
What’s on Offer
- A chance to contribute to national cyber resilience in a high-impact role.
- Competitive daily rates and long-term contract potential.
- Flexible work arrangements and a collaborative team environment.
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and methodologies.
Why partner with Whizdom?
We’re Whizdom. We view you as an extension of our strong, dependable brand and have differentiators which really are different! The Whizdom way:
- We pay our contractors same day you submit your timesheet!
- We are Level 3, DISP certified and have signed the Veteran Employment Commitment and been awarded the highest level of compliance to this important initiative, proactively assisting veterans transitioning from the forces to civilian roles. We’ve been lucky enough to win industry awards for our high level of process compliance and are ISO 9001 certified. Our commitment to reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions has been accredited in line with large global organisations.
- We value diversity and welcome applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability.
Location: The role is based in Canberra ACT or Melbourne, VIC.
Contract terms: 12 months from commencement date, plus potential extensions
SFIA level required: The Specified Person will be expected to demonstrate attributes of SFIA Level of Responsibility 4-5.
Security Requirements: Our client requires a minimum NV1 (Negative Vetting 1) security clearance is required for this position. An OSA (Organisational Suitability Assessment) will be required for this position.
How to Apply: Please upload your resume to apply. Please note you will need to complete selection criteria to complete this application process. We will be in touch with instructions for suitably skilled candidates.
Candidates will need to be willing to undergo pre-employment screening checks which may include, ID and work rights, security clearance verification and any other client requested checks.
Applications open until 8am 12 November 2025.
Reach Damien on 0480 002 503 or damienm@whizdom.com.au for any further information.
