Security Consultant / Penetration Tester

Hack with purpose. Learn with the best. Grow your cyber career.At The Missing Link, we don’t just find security gaps, we help organisations close them. As one of Australia’s most awarded IT and Cyber Security providers, and now part of the Infosys family, we’re scaling our global cyber capability and investing in top-tier talent in India.With over 28 years of experience, 200+ team members, and a culture built on inclusion, innovation, and impact, we create an environment where skilled security professionals can do meaningful work, sharpen their craft, and grow their careers. We are The Missing Link between where you are and where you want to be.The OpportunityWe’re expanding our Cyber Security Consulting team and are looking for experienced Penetration Testers to join us in Bengaluru.This is a hands-on, technical role suited to ethical hackers and security researchers who enjoy variety, autonomy, and working on complex, real-world client environments across multiple industries.You’ll deliver high-quality security testing engagements, help clients understand and remediate risk, and continuously evolve your skills alongside a highly capable team.What you’ll be working onDepending on client needs, your work may include:Vulnerability Assessments (Internal, External, Web Applications, Databases)Penetration Testing (Internal, External, Web, Database, Mobile & Wireless)Firewall and password auditsSOE security assessmentsSource code reviewsSecurity risk (ISO 27k) and Privacy Impact (APP) assessmentsRed team attack simulationsYou’ll also contribute to advising clients on remediation strategies, risk mitigation, and secure design - not just finding issues, but helping solve them.RequirementsMinimum 3 years’ experience as a security consultant or penetration testerAn existing penetration testing certification such as OSCP, OSCE or CREST is mandatoryExperience delivering at least 6 of the different types of engagements listed aboveStrong technical skills as an ethical hacker and security researcherExtensive knowledge and experience within the IT Security industryKnowledge of a range of consulting and security vendor solution offeringsAbility to work autonomously while thriving in a collaborative teamStrong communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate findings and recommendationsBenefitsA great company culture is very important to The Missing Link. Keeping everyone happy is one of our top priorities.Here are some of the best bits about working at The Missing Link and some of the ways we try and maintain our staff happiness levels:Supportive, collaborative and respectful environmentCompany culture that fosters learning and development through training and mentoring programsOpportunities for professional development and career advancementLearn from the best. Join a team with 25+ OSCP-certified consultants who actively share knowledge and mentor othersTraining & company paid certifications supported Exposure to diverse clients and industriesChallenging, varied work that keeps you on the cutting edge of cyber securityStable, professional onsite environment (5 days per week in office)If you are passionate about cyber security, love solving complex problems, and want to be surrounded by people who genuinely care about quality and growth, we’d love to hear from you.

Hack with purpose. Learn with the best. Grow your cyber career.

At The Missing Link, we don’t just find security gaps, we help organisations close them. As one of Australia’s most awarded IT and Cyber Security providers, and now part of the Infosys family, we’re scaling our global cyber capability and investing in top-tier talent in India.

With over 28 years of experience, 200+ team members, and a culture built on inclusion, innovation, and impact, we create an environment where skilled security professionals can do meaningful work, sharpen their craft, and grow their careers.

We are The Missing Link between where you are and where you want to be.

The Opportunity

We’re expanding our Cyber Security Consulting team and are looking for experienced Penetration Testers to join us in Bengaluru.

This is a hands-on, technical role suited to ethical hackers and security researchers who enjoy variety, autonomy, and working on complex, real-world client environments across multiple industries.

You’ll deliver high-quality security testing engagements, help clients understand and remediate risk, and continuously evolve your skills alongside a highly capable team.

What you’ll be working on

Depending on client needs, your work may include:

• Vulnerability Assessments (Internal, External, Web Applications, Databases)

• Penetration Testing (Internal, External, Web, Database, Mobile & Wireless)
• Firewall and password audits
• SOE security assessments
• Source code reviews
• Security risk (ISO 27k) and Privacy Impact (APP) assessments
• Red team attack simulations

You’ll also contribute to advising clients on remediation strategies, risk mitigation, and secure design - not just finding issues, but helping solve them.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a security consultant or penetration tester

• An existing penetration testing certification such as OSCP, OSCE or CREST is mandatory
• Experience delivering at least 6 of the different types of engagements listed above
• Strong technical skills as an ethical hacker and security researcher
• Extensive knowledge and experience within the IT Security industry
• Knowledge of a range of consulting and security vendor solution offerings
• Ability to work autonomously while thriving in a collaborative team
• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate findings and recommendations

Benefits

A great company culture is very important to The Missing Link. Keeping everyone happy is one of our top priorities.

Here are some of the best bits about working at The Missing Link and some of the ways we try and maintain our staff happiness levels:

• Supportive, collaborative and respectful environment
• Company culture that fosters learning and development through training and mentoring programs
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• Learn from the best. Join a team with 25+ OSCP-certified consultants who actively share knowledge and mentor others
• Training & company paid certifications supported
• Exposure to diverse clients and industries
• Challenging, varied work that keeps you on the cutting edge of cyber security
• Stable, professional onsite environment (5 days per week in office)

If you are passionate about cyber security, love solving complex problems, and want to be surrounded by people who genuinely care about quality and growth, we’d love to hear from you.

Established in 1997, The Missing Link was born from a vision to help businesses achieve their goals with the right IT solutions and services. We continue to deliver on this promise, by helping your business achieve more by transforming your IT for better business performance. Whether your requirements are large or small, we have you covered with our core offerings including; cyber security, hardware and software, resiliency, cloud, communications, infrastructure, consulting services and managed services.With businesses more reliant on information technology than ever before, staying ahead of innovation and trends in IT is increasingly complex. With a proven framework and specialised advice, we will lead you through the process, simplify your IT environment and secure your most important assets. By transforming your environment this way, we aim to strengthen the link between business objectives and IT strategies, so you don’t have to. In the world of fast-paced technology, we are here to help organisations every step of the way, leaving your team free to focus on your business.With over 20 years’ experience, we’re recognised as industry leaders and accredited to the highest levels in the design, delivery, and support of the latest technologies. We partner with market-leading global and local vendors to deliver you world-class business outcomes through IT transformation. Today, The Missing Link is one of the most awarded IT companies in Australia.

Established in 1997, The Missing Link was born from a vision to help businesses achieve their goals with the right IT solutions and services. We continue to deliver on this promise, by helping your business achieve more by transforming your IT for better business performance. Whether your requirements are large or small, we have you covered with our core offerings including; cyber security, hardware and software, resiliency, cloud, communications, infrastructure, consulting services and managed services.

With businesses more reliant on information technology than ever before, staying ahead of innovation and trends in IT is increasingly complex. With a proven framework and specialised advice, we will lead you through the process, simplify your IT environment and secure your most important assets. By transforming your environment this way, we aim to strengthen the link between business objectives and IT strategies, so you don’t have to. In the world of fast-paced technology, we are here to help organisations every step of the way, leaving your team free to focus on your business.

With over 20 years’ experience, we’re recognised as industry leaders and accredited to the highest levels in the design, delivery, and support of the latest technologies. We partner with market-leading global and local vendors to deliver you world-class business outcomes through IT transformation. Today, The Missing Link is one of the most awarded IT companies in Australia.