Penetration Tester – ANZSCO 261317

Penetration Testers create test cases using in-depth technical analysis of risks and typical vulnerabilities and produces test scripts, materials, and packs to test new and existing software or services, plans, coordinates and conducts cyber threat emulation activities in support of certification, accreditation, and operational priorities to verify deficiencies in technical security controls.
Skill Level: 1

Alternative Titles

Ethical Hacker
ICT Vulnerability Tester
White Hat

Potential Visa Pathways for Penetration Tester

Important: This occupation was released on 21 November 2021. The Department of Home Affairs is yet to announce the eligible visa pathways for this occupation. This page will be updated once more information is released.

Group: 2613 Software and Applications Programmers

Description

Software and Applications Programmers design, develop, test, maintain and document program code in accordance with user requirements, and system and technical specifications.

Tasks

Researching, consulting, analysing and evaluating system program needs
Identifying technology limitations and deficiencies in existing systems and associated processes, procedures and methods
Testing, debugging, diagnosing and correcting errors and faults in an applications programming language within established testing protocols, guidelines and quality standards to ensure programs and applications including technical security controls perform to specification
Writing and maintaining program code to meet system requirements, system designs and technical specifications in accordance with quality accredited standards
Writing, updating and maintaining technical program, end user documentation and operational procedures
Providing advice, guidance and expertise in developing proposals and strategies for software design activities such as financial evaluation and costings for recommending software purchases and upgrades
Managing testing and automation of software and application deployments
Collecting and analysing operational metrics
Developing continuous improvement and continuous delivery strategies across system design and software development
The creation and development of the tools required to support software and its management and security
Performing forensic analysis to identify anomalies or threats
Encryption and decryption
Identification and mitigation of risks that may affect the performance and security throughout the lifecycle of the product.

Skill Level

In Australia and New Zealand:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor’s degree or higher qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

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