" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003ePrincipal Penetration Tester\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14076\"\u003e IT Security \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14077\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14078\"\u003e Sydney \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 20/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003ePermanent role\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSydney Based\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUp to $200K + Super (dependent on experience)\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePrincipal Penetration Tester\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e We\u0027re looking for a senior or principal level offensive security professional to lead engagements - someone with the depth of a researcher and the judgment of someone who\u0027s done this long enough to know where scanners stop being useful.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Company\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A highly technical Australian team doing adversarial work with enterprise clients in Australia and globally. Varied engagements, genuine technical autonomy, and competitive compensation. They value how you think, not just what you\u0027ve tested.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout You\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You\u0027re an analytical problem-solver with a natural curiosity for how systems really break. You think in attack paths, chain weaknesses together, and ask \"what would an attacker actually do next?\" You\u0027re comfortable setting that standard for others, not just following it.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e Ideally based in Sydney - but for the right level of seniority and expertise, remote within Australia may be considered.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat You\u0027ll Do\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead offensive security engagements end-to-end\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThink beyond single vulnerabilities to full attack chains\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSet technical standards and mentor others\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild tooling to sharpen how engagements are run\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBe a trusted technical voice for clients\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat You\u0027ll Need\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA strong offensive security background, with demonstrated experience\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSolid technical fundamentals and the ability to build your own tools\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u0026nbsp;Titles and certifications matter less here - it\u0027s how you think and how you approach problems.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy Join?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eReal influence over methodology and tooling, not just execution\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVaried, meaningful work with no cookie-cutter testing\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA highly technical, collaborative team\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHybrid flexibility, meal allowances, fun team activities\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAbove-market compensation and strong benefits\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Apply\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Click Apply or send your CV to eirene@decipherbureau.com\u0026nbsp;or jasmine@decipherbureau.com for a 100% confidential, informal conversation. Your privacy will be fully respected.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp; \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"4479825\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "