Red Team Specialist

Bring your ‘you’ to TPG Telecom, and help us build meaningful relationships and support vibrant, connected communities. We’re better and bolder together.

TPG Telecom started with a belief that we can make things better for Australians. We believe in the power of meaningful relationships to support vibrant, connected communities where everyone belongs. It’s our why; our reason to exist. Now, we’re proud to be one of Australia’s leading mobile and internet providers. We’re not just redefining telco, we’re changing its course. And you play a role in that. A big one. The opportunities are plenty for those who are ready to accept the challenge.

Could that be you?

Your opportunity:

As our valued Red Team Specialist, you will play a vital role in challenging and strengthening our security posture through offensive security operations and collaborative threat simulations. You’ll draw on your deep expertise in penetration testing, red and purple team operations, and secure system configuration to push the boundaries of cyber resilience across a diverse and evolving technology landscape.

You'll make impact by:

• Working across a wide range of Penetration Testing projects, performing API/Web, Network, Mobile App, Hardware, IoT, and Mobile Network testing on systems ranging from e-commerce platforms to mobile core infrastructure and everything in between.
• Reviewing secure configurations of SaaS, PaaS, and Cloud systems, providing recommendations to project teams.
• Writing issue tickets and reports, and collaborating directly with project team members, offering insightful perspectives, useful recommendations, and a hands-on approach alongside developers and testers.
• Executing both full-scale covert Red Team Operations and collaborative, test case–focused Purple Team operations across a vast environment.
• Developing exploits for vulnerable systems identified during Penetration Testing or Red/Purple Team operations.
• Testing the effectiveness of security tooling to identify potential weaknesses in our defensive posture.
• Innovating and building custom tooling to strengthen our security capabilities.
• Collaborating with the Security Incident Response Team to enhance detection and response capabilities, as well as delivering training to develop realistic security awareness campaigns.

What you’ll bring:

• At least 2 years of hands-on experience in Offensive Security, penetration testing, or within Security Operations or DevSecOps role. Strong aptitude and hunger to grow into full-scale Red / Purple Teaming.
• Strong technical foundation (Operating Systems, Networking, Web and Scripting)
• Familiarity with Offensive Security tool suites such as Burp, Kali and one or more C2 Frameworks.
• In-depth understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK, OWASP testing frameworks and Security-first mindset.
• Exposure to cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP), with ability to identify misconfigurations and assess security posture of SaaS/PaaS platforms.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with developers, testers, and security teams in a shared mission to improve defences.
• Excellent and professional communication skills (written and verbal) with an ability to work constructively within project teams.
• Demonstrated capability through a reputable Security certification (OSCP ideal, but not required, others include CRTO, eCPPT, PJPT, or other reputable security operations certificates)

What's in it for you?

• Flexible hybrid way of working (from home and office)
• ‘Stay Connected Mobile’ – Access to a free mobile plan
• ‘Stay Connected NBN’ – Access to a free NBN 100 plan
• ‘Your Leave’ - an additional 4 days of leave to be used whenever you like - every year
• Access to TPG Learning Hub platform and internal development opportunities
• Access to Corporate Partner Discounts

Come join us and build a better future. Apply today.

Don’t meet every single requirement? That’s OK! At TPG Telecom, we’re all about creating an accessible workplace where everybody feels safe to bring their authentic self to work - regardless of background. If you think this role is a great fit for you but some of the qualifications don’t align with your experience, we still encourage you to apply - you might just be the perfect candidate for a similar role with us! Learn more about life at TPG Telecom here.

TPG Telecom also acknowledges the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation as the Traditional Custodians of lands and waterways where this office can be found in Barangaroo.

Our Talent Acquisition Team and Hiring Managers kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. TPG Telecom is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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