Line of Service Advisory Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Cybersecurity & Privacy Management Level Senior Associate Job Description & Summary AI is rapidly reshaping the cyber threat landscape, enabling adversaries to operate with greater speed, scale and sophistication. As the window to detect and respond to threats narrows, our Offensive Security team's role is more important than ever — helping organisations navigate this rapid period of change by testing their defences and strengthening their resilience against cyber attacks. We're looking for an experienced penetration tester or red teamer to join our practice. In this role, you'll be 'on the tools', working alongside a national team of offensive security specialists to conduct technical evaluations of an organisation's cybersecurity posture, uncover vulnerabilities, demonstrate their impact (the 'so what') and provide advice on how to improve overall cyber resilience. You'll also have the opportunity to be at the forefront of AI-enabled offensive security, helping to develop and apply new approaches to penetration testing and red teaming as we evolve our services to meet the changing threat landscape. As a team committed to technical excellence, we regularly share knowledge, collaborate with our counterparts across Defensive Security, receive threat intelligence briefings to inform our tradecraft, attend industry conferences and pursue ongoing training and development through internal programs and externally funded certifications. Our clients come from diverse backgrounds, with each at a different stage of their cyber maturity journey. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to support a variety of Australian and international organisations to improve their cyber resilience by: What you'll do: Conducting penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities in applications, systems and networks. Performing red teaming and/or purple teaming activities to test the effectiveness of cybersecurity controls across detection, prevention and response domains. Providing pragmatic recommendations to address identified risks. Leading the day-to-day delivery of penetration testing engagements, including managing client and internal communications and overseeing technical quality. Delivering management-level and detailed technical reports on findings, and assisting with presentations to technical and business stakeholders. Coaching and mentoring junior penetration testers, both within and outside client engagements. Developing internal tools and procedures to contribute to the team's knowledge base. What you’ll gain: The opportunity to work with leading organisations and cutting-edge technology that challenge and expand your expertise. Work within an inclusive environment committed to Inclusion and Diversity and First Nations Prosperity, ensuring diverse perspectives are at the forefront of our work. Flexibility means trusting you to choose when, where, and how you work balancing what’s best for you, your team, and your clients to grow and thrive together. Clear paths for career progression supported by continuous learning and leadership development. Generous leave entitlements to support your work-life balance - including floating public holidays, birthday leave and ability to purchase additional leave on top of your four weeks. A world-class parental leave policy offering up to 26 weeks of leave for caregivers, supporting your family and personal life. We know that perks are as important as your financial rewards. Explore all the benefits that PwC has to offer here. We know that perks are as important as your financial rewards. Explore all the benefits that PwC has to offer here. Ready to grow here and go further? Join PwC Australia as an Senior Penetration Tester | Red Teamer and make an impact that goes beyond the expected. Apply now and take your next step with a team shaping the future. We’re committed to treating all our job applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability, neurodivergence, or any other protected characteristic and to maintaining a safe, respectful workplace for everyone. We want you to have every opportunity to thrive in our selection process. In the application form, you can let us know what adjustments you require during our recruitment process and/or any workplace accommodations you anticipate needing to help you perform your role.  No agencies please: We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not submit CVs in response to this advertisement. We are only accepting applications directly from individuals. Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required: Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified) Required Skills Optional Skills Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, AI Fluency, AI-Human Collaboration, Analytical Thinking, Cloud Security, Communication, Conducting Research, Creativity, Cyber Defense, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Digital Tooling, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Encryption, Inclusion, Information Security, Intellectual Curiosity, Intelligence Analysis, Intelligence Report, Intrusion Detection, Intrusion Detection System (IDS), IT Operations {+ 19 more} Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified) Travel Requirements Not Specified Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No Government Clearance Required? No Job Posting End Date November 30, 2026 Are you ready to make a difference? Want to unlock new value by applying your unique perspective and talents? You can grow exponentially at PwC. Here, you can uncover hidden talents, build lifelong relationships rooted in trust and empathy and turn challenges into opportunities for innovation. We’ll help you grow your skills through challenging, meaningful work so you can go further.

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