Principal / Lead Penetration Tester

Salt Recruitment
Full time Australia, Victoria Computer Occupations
Posted:
March 03, 2026
Location:
Australia, Victoria, Australia

Job Description

We’re looking for a senior offensive security leader to step into a pivotal role within a high-performing Cyber Security team – someone who doesn’t just run penetration testing, but defines what it becomes next.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of penetration testing, act as 2IC to the current manager, and help steer the team through the disruption of AI, automation, and rapidly evolving threat landscapes.

If you’re someone others rely on, trust, and look to for direction – this role was built for you.

What you’ll be trusted to do

  • Grow and shape the future of penetration testing, setting direction, maturity and ambition
  • Act as second-in-charge to the Penetration Testing Manager, providing leadership, stability and judgement
  • Navigate the turmoil of AI and automation, translating emerging risk into practical offensive capability
  • Drive the team into the unknown – future threats, new tooling, ne...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full time
Location: Australia, Australia
Posted: March 03, 2026
Deadline: April 12, 2026