Security Specialist Vulnerability Assessor - Pen Testing & Threat Intelligence - Fed Govt!
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing activities.
- Identify and prioritise security vulnerabilities and recommend remediation actions.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to improve security outcomes.
- Prominent Federal Government Agency
- Long-term 12 month contract + 2 x 12 month extension options
- Rewarding hourly rates $ supporting national Cyber Security and Vulnerability Assessment capabilities
We are seeking experienced Security Specialist Vulnerability Assessors to join a leading Federal Government Agency. The successful Vulnerability Assessors will play a critical role in identifying, assessing and prioritising security vulnerabilities across sensitive environments, helping to strengthen cyber resilience and support the delivery of critical national security outcomes. You will be offered an initial 12 month contract with two further 12 month extension options and receive a rewarding hourly rate.
The successful Security Specialist Vulnerability Assessor will be responsible for, but not limited to:
- Conducting vulnerability assessments, penetration testing activities and security investigations across a range of systems and technologies
- Identifying, analysing and prioritising security vulnerabilities and recommending appropriate remediation actions
- Supporting security engineering activities associated with accreditation and Authority to Operate (ATO) requirements
- Collaborating with stakeholders, system owners and technical teams to improve security outcomes and risk awareness
- Assisting with threat intelligence, threat modelling and analytical activities to strengthen the security posture of enterprise environments
The successful Security Specialist Vulnerability Assessor will have:
- Demonstrated experience performing vulnerability assessments, penetration testing and security testing activities
- Strong understanding of intrusion detection, threat analysis and cyber security monitoring principles
- Experience supporting threat intelligence, threat modelling and cyber risk assessment activities
- Experience working within cyber security, security engineering or security operations environments
- Relevant industry certifications such as CREST, ECSA, GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence or equivalent highly regarded
This is a great opportunity to work with a leading Federal Government Agency and contribute to the delivery of critical Cyber Security, Vulnerability Assessment and Threat Intelligence capabilities. The successful Security Specialist Vulnerability Assessor will be offered an initial 12 month contract with two further 12 month extension options and receive a rewarding hourly rate. Please call HiTech on ************ or send your resume to ******************* today! For more opportunities go to ******************. REF: AO77
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