Penetration Tester / Security Engineer (Perth based, OSCP reqd)

About Red Piranha

Red Piranha was founded in Australia and is one of the fastest growing developers of cybersecurity technology in the APAC region. A world leader in security operations technologies, Red Piranha has redefined the industry more than once, with its global multi award winning Crystal Eye Consolidated security platform and XDR technology.

Red Piranha leads the way globally in areas like Cyber Threat Intelligence and Network Detection and Response technologies, actively tracking threats and creating ways to defend against the ever-changing threat landscape. Red Piranha is an official member of Team Defence Australia and is active in protecting Australia’s critical infrastructure across Defence, Space, Energy, Health, and other critical industries.

Red Piranha’s global team are devoted and passionate professionals who are mission driven. Our team gets to work across not just vendor dashboards, but what makes security technologies work under the hood to solve the engineering challenges faced by organisations when dealing with Cyber Threats in today's world.

With your exceptional talent, enthusiasm, and willingness to roll up your sleeves and you want to be part of a rapidly growing team of professionals in pioneering security solutions.

About the role

Are you passionate about cybersecurity and penetration testing? Do you have a strong attention to detail and proven track-record of delivering results?

We are looking for a motivated Security Engineer/ Penetration Tester to join our Security Operations Centre, based in our Perth office, who lives and breathes cybersecurity and customer satisfaction. You will work with a team of experts to deliver exemplary internal and external services by using your strong documentation skills, ability to collaborate with others, and determination and drive for constant improvement.

In addition to performing vulnerability assessments and penetration tests, you will be performing security monitoring, security and data/log analysis and forensic analysis, to detect security incidents, and incident response. You will also investigate and utilise new technologies and processes to enhance security capabilities and implement improvements.

Key responsibilities

• Perform Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing

• Pre-sales support, scoping, report writing and presentation to clients

• Work with external parties (IT teams) to plan and remediate findings

• Monitor Red Piranha and its clients’ networks, computers and applications

• Determine and identify the damage caused by detected intrusions and how it occurred

• Recommend safeguard against similar intrusions

• Perform security research with Red Piranha intelligence systems and malware systems

• Analyse, contain and eradicate security threats, ensuring swift resolution for clients

• Watch for events and traffic indicators that signal intrusions

• Monitor and investigate security breaches

You will be able to demonstrate

• Must have Industry OSCP certification with 2-5 years of industry experience

• Ability to demonstrate technical knowledge

• Understanding of systems administration, networking and risk/compliance.

• Ability to work as a part of a team or autonomously

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Strong customer service and problem-solving skills

• Have a passion for information security and have a desire to be key player in developing Australia’s first Extended Detection and Response platform and services

• Experience in network and security implementation and/or operations

• Good awareness of security and risk management and their implications for technical solutions

• Wide Knowledge and experience in using security tools used in offensive and defensive infrastructures

• Strong understanding of exploits, malware and digital forensics

• Ability to communicate security issues to peers and management

Why Red Piranha?

• Work team of passionate experts in an empowering culture.

• Join a team passionate about cybersecurity and making a real difference for businesses.

• Develop your skills and career in an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

Clearance & Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Police Clearance

• Must have full Australian working rights.

• Ability to obtain Defence Clearance.

This exciting position will continue to evolve. If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume via SEEK.

Red Piranha reserves the right to close this advertisement if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

We do not require Recruitment Agency assistance for this role.