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Senior Consultant- Financial Services - Offensive Security - Advanced Security Centre

ExperiencedNo visa sponsorship
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at Ernst & Young

Big Four

Posted a month ago

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**Senior Consultant - Financial Services - Offensive Security - Advanced Security Centre** Lead our offensive security team, delivering cutting-edge assessment services to clients. Minimum 3 years' offensive security experience required, with a proven track record in penetration testing. Specialise in web/mobile app security, with expertise in at least one other domain (thick app, red team, internal/external networks). Leverage your proficiency in multiple security assessment methodologies and domains to drive impact. Flexible work arrangements available. Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth. Join us and shape a better working world!

Compensation
$80,000 – $120,000 AUD

Currency: $ (AUD)

City
Sydney, Melbourne
Country
Australia

Full Job Description

At EY, were all in to shape your future with confidence. 

 

Well help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. 

 

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

 

Whats in it for you? 

 

Our EY Advanced Security Centre (ASC) is a well-established, dedicated and vibrant offensive security team. Our vision is to build and bring the strongest, most diverse and highly skilled team to the market. We strive to be the market leaders in security testing services, ready to tackle any challenge that comes our way.

 

We are looking for people looking to kick-start their career in offensive security or people looking to tackle some of the biggest challenges our clients are facing in the market. There is flexibility to be based in either Sydney or Melbourne.

 

The ASC provides the following services to our clients:

 

  • Web, Web services, mobile and thick client penetration testing
  • Internal/External network penetration testing
  • Red Team/Purple Team assessments
  • Social Engineering assessments
  • Application Security Consulting and Secure Code Review
  • Cloud security assessments
  • Wireless assessments
  • Security configuration reviews

 

What were looking for

 

Heres our wish list but dont worry if you dont tick all the boxes. Were interested in your strengths, what you want to learn, and how far you want to go.

 

  • For Senior Consultants, a minimum of 3+ years cybersecurity experience, with a majority being offensive security related (e.g. penetration testing or application security experience), beyond the use of automated tools. Show us that you know whats happening behind the tooling.
  • For Consultants with less than 3 years experience, show us what you already know, how youve been learning show us that you will continue to develop on the job!
  • Strong project management and interpersonal skills.
  • A commitment to build and grow your technical cybersecurity career to the next level.
  • Experience in web and mobile application security testing and specialisation in one other domain would be favourable (thick application, red team/purple team or internal/external network)
    • Demonstrable proficiency of at least 2 following security assessment methodologies:
      • Web, Web services, mobile and thick client penetration testing
      • Internal/External network penetration testing
      • Application Security consulting and secure code review
      • Wireless assessments
      • Social engineering/red team assessments
    • Demonstrable technical understanding or certifications of at least 2 of following domains:
      • Common web technologies and frameworks
      • Application architecture
      • Cloud experience
      • Networking and Network protocols
      • DevOps methodology and pipelines
  • Relevant (or be willing and able to pursue) professional certifications such as OSCP, SANS, CREST, PJPT, PNPT, PWPT, PJWT, CPTS, etc.

 

Our roles can be adjusted to work flexibly with the potential of reduced hours to balance your time between the home and office. Please speak with us about potential options.

 

What we can offer you

 

At EY, well fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Were proud to be recognised as the #1 WORK180 Endorsed Employer in the Top 101 Employers for Women 2026. Learn more. 

 

  • Explore how a career at EY is yours to build at www.ey.com/au/careerdevelopment
  • Discover how, when and where you can work at www.ey.com/au/flexibility
  • Learn about our commitment to DE&I at www.ey.com/au/diversity-inclusiveness
  • Discover the various ways our benefits can cater to your needs, across wellness, financial wellbeing, and family-friendly policies which include up to 26 weeks gender neutral paid parental leave at www.ey.com/au/benefits
  • We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

 

Acknowledgement of Country

 

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous

 

Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

 

 

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. 

 

#LI-Hybrid

The salary range for this role is AUD80,000 to AUD120,000 inclusive of superannuation dependent on skills, experience and work location.

 

 

 

 

 

EY | Building a better working world 

Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider. 

 

2026 Ernst & Young Australia. A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited. All Rights Reserved.

Senior Consultant- Financial Services - Offensive Security - Advanced Security Centre

Compensation

$80,000 – $120,000 AUD

City: Sydney, Melbourne

Country: Australia

Ernst & Young logo
Big Four

a month ago

No clicks

at Ernst & Young

ExperiencedNo visa sponsorship

**Senior Consultant - Financial Services - Offensive Security - Advanced Security Centre** Lead our offensive security team, delivering cutting-edge assessment services to clients. Minimum 3 years' offensive security experience required, with a proven track record in penetration testing. Specialise in web/mobile app security, with expertise in at least one other domain (thick app, red team, internal/external networks). Leverage your proficiency in multiple security assessment methodologies and domains to drive impact. Flexible work arrangements available. Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth. Join us and shape a better working world!

Full Job Description

At EY, were all in to shape your future with confidence. 

 

Well help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. 

 

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

 

Whats in it for you? 

 

Our EY Advanced Security Centre (ASC) is a well-established, dedicated and vibrant offensive security team. Our vision is to build and bring the strongest, most diverse and highly skilled team to the market. We strive to be the market leaders in security testing services, ready to tackle any challenge that comes our way.

 

We are looking for people looking to kick-start their career in offensive security or people looking to tackle some of the biggest challenges our clients are facing in the market. There is flexibility to be based in either Sydney or Melbourne.

 

The ASC provides the following services to our clients:

 

  • Web, Web services, mobile and thick client penetration testing
  • Internal/External network penetration testing
  • Red Team/Purple Team assessments
  • Social Engineering assessments
  • Application Security Consulting and Secure Code Review
  • Cloud security assessments
  • Wireless assessments
  • Security configuration reviews

 

What were looking for

 

Heres our wish list but dont worry if you dont tick all the boxes. Were interested in your strengths, what you want to learn, and how far you want to go.

 

  • For Senior Consultants, a minimum of 3+ years cybersecurity experience, with a majority being offensive security related (e.g. penetration testing or application security experience), beyond the use of automated tools. Show us that you know whats happening behind the tooling.
  • For Consultants with less than 3 years experience, show us what you already know, how youve been learning show us that you will continue to develop on the job!
  • Strong project management and interpersonal skills.
  • A commitment to build and grow your technical cybersecurity career to the next level.
  • Experience in web and mobile application security testing and specialisation in one other domain would be favourable (thick application, red team/purple team or internal/external network)
    • Demonstrable proficiency of at least 2 following security assessment methodologies:
      • Web, Web services, mobile and thick client penetration testing
      • Internal/External network penetration testing
      • Application Security consulting and secure code review
      • Wireless assessments
      • Social engineering/red team assessments
    • Demonstrable technical understanding or certifications of at least 2 of following domains:
      • Common web technologies and frameworks
      • Application architecture
      • Cloud experience
      • Networking and Network protocols
      • DevOps methodology and pipelines
  • Relevant (or be willing and able to pursue) professional certifications such as OSCP, SANS, CREST, PJPT, PNPT, PWPT, PJWT, CPTS, etc.

 

Our roles can be adjusted to work flexibly with the potential of reduced hours to balance your time between the home and office. Please speak with us about potential options.

 

What we can offer you

 

At EY, well fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Were proud to be recognised as the #1 WORK180 Endorsed Employer in the Top 101 Employers for Women 2026. Learn more. 

 

  • Explore how a career at EY is yours to build at www.ey.com/au/careerdevelopment
  • Discover how, when and where you can work at www.ey.com/au/flexibility
  • Learn about our commitment to DE&I at www.ey.com/au/diversity-inclusiveness
  • Discover the various ways our benefits can cater to your needs, across wellness, financial wellbeing, and family-friendly policies which include up to 26 weeks gender neutral paid parental leave at www.ey.com/au/benefits
  • We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

 

Acknowledgement of Country

 

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous

 

Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

 

 

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. 

 

#LI-Hybrid

The salary range for this role is AUD80,000 to AUD120,000 inclusive of superannuation dependent on skills, experience and work location.

 

 

 

 

 

EY | Building a better working world 

Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider. 

 

2026 Ernst & Young Australia. A member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited. All Rights Reserved.