Associate Security Engineer

About SEEK

SEEK’s portfolio of diverse businesses make a positive impact on a truly global scale. Our purpose is to help people live more fulfilling and productive working lives and help organisations succeed. We create world-class technology solutions to connect more people to relevant employment, education, small business and volunteer opportunities. We have a culture of high-performance in our workplaces and celebrate the diversity of our employees who contribute to the success of our organisation.

Life at SEEK

SEEK’s purpose is at the centre of everything we do. Our SEEK, which defines the way we work, is all about what makes us unique and a little bit different. Passion, Team, Delivery and Future are our principles that drive innovation and creativity. SEEK strives to support employee wellbeing by providing an amazing experience at work which led us to being named AFR BOSS Top 10 Best Places to work in technology for the fourth year in a row. We are proud to work in an environment that's inclusive where everyone's unique ideas, experiences and perspectives are valued.

Our award-winning head office in Cremorne (just a 4 min walk from Richmond station) provides an exceptional space to collaborate with colleagues. The building provides sweeping views of the city, a games area, sit and stand desks at every workstation, modern end-of-trip facilities and Thursday night drinks which gives our people an opportunity to connect in a social setting.

About the role 

Are you passionate about cybersecurity and eager to kickstart your career in a dynamic and supportive environment? Look no further! We're seeking a motivated and career-driven individual to join our SEEK Offensive Security team. Don't be deterred by any of the requirements below – if you're the right fit, we want to hear from you!

As an Associate Security Engineer, you'll support our offensive security team by executing entry-level penetration testing and triage under supervision. You'll focus on developing fundamental assessment skills and honing your report writing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the project lifecycle, providing input on scoping and more.
• Perform penetration tests on web applications and networks.
• Document and report findings with guidance on proper formatting and detail.
• Begin building familiarity with scripting for automated testing.
• Accurately assess risk for most of your own findings.
• Develop and maintain your technical skills and stay aware of industry trends (through attaining and maintaining relevant certifications).
• Follow up on bug reports and tickets.
• Participate in red team activities and security research within the Offensive Security team.

Skills and Experience 

• Experience working in a software development or cyber security
• Familiarity with vulnerability scanning and exploitation tools (nmap, Metasploit, and Burp Suite).
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Go, or Rust).
• Basic knowledge of version control (e.g., Git).
• Strong reporting skills, including the use of project management or ticketing systems (Jira).

Permanent Perks
At SEEK we offer:

• Annual Performance Bonus Plan
• Support of flexible working, including a mix of office and work from home days depending on your role.
• Paid and unpaid leave benefits including Personal Flexi Days and Volunteer Days, as well as the opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Support for parents with 14 weeks paid primary carers leave and 2 weeks paid leave for partners

At SEEK, we are passionate about fostering a culture of inclusion and wellbeing that embraces and values the diversity of our people. We are a purpose driven business that works with heart.

We know teams with diverse ideas, experiences and perspectives are more creative and are critical to ensuring effective delivery and innovating to enable our future success. As such, we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and life experiences, especially as they relate to gender, sexual identity, culture, faith, disability and life stages. If you have the skills, curiosity and an adaptable mindset but don't meet every responsibility or qualification listed in this advertisement, please still get in touch with us.

Should you require any specific support or adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond, please advise us and we will be happy to assist.

For this role, only those candidates with the eligible right to work will be considered.

SEEK kindly requests no unsolicited resumes or approaches from recruitment agencies and will not be responsible for any associated fees.