About Us
Rabobank is the world’s leading specialist in food & agribusiness banking. One of our key strengths lies in our people who have a deep understanding of agriculture & are committed to adding long-term value for clients. Our commitment to our employees & clients is at the heart of everything we do.
About the role:
Rabobank’s Technology Engineering Security Team is on the front line of cyber defence - designing & implementing controls that protect our systems & data. This collaborative team covers Security Architecture, Vulnerability Management, Security Testing, & Red Teaming. The team is now looking for an Security Engineer - Offensive Security, in Sydney on a 12-month fixed term contract
As Security Engineer - Offensive Security,, you will be responsible for delivering high‑impact offensive security testing across applications, infrastructure, cloud environments, & emerging technologies within Rabobank Australia & New Zealand (RANZ).
Top Role Responsibilities & Accountabilities:
- Partner with business leaders & technology stakeholders to identify systems & services that meet defined criteria for offensive security testing, establishing & managing a prioritised testing pipeline
- Execute offensive security testing pipeline across applications, infrastructure, & cloud platforms (on‑prem & Azure)
- Deliver hands‑on penetration testing & vulnerability assessments, validating exploitability & real business impact
- Support squads by triaging findings from code scanning, helping teams understand what matters & why
- Partner with DevSecOps engineering teams to support shift‑left security by informing, tuning, & validating automated security testing & CI/CD controls based on real‑world offensive findings
- Champion effective remediation by collaborating with engineering, security architecture, secure design, & vulnerability management teams to prioritise findings, provide actionable guidance, validate fixes, & influence secure‑by‑design practices
- Oversee & coordinate testing activity across the Rabobank ANZ region, including external penetration testing schedules
- Produce clear, high‑impact security reports tailored to both technical & non‑technical stakeholders
- Contribute to secure‑by‑design outcomes by feeding findings back into architecture, design, & vulnerability management processes
- Influence the ongoing maturity of the offensive security capability through knowledge sharing, research, & continuous improvement
To Be Successful, you will have:
- A minimum of 10 years IT experience
- Strong hands-on experience conducting penetration testing & offensive security assessments in complex environments
- Demonstrated experience writing clear, concise, & impactful reports that translate technical findings into understandable risks & remediation steps for technical & non-technical audiences
- Solid understanding of offensive security frameworks & methodologies (e.g., OWASP Testing Guide, OSSTMM, PTES,NIST, MITRE ATT&CK)
- Strong technical communication & collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across domains (including SOC, architecture, & vulnerability management) to drive meaningful improvements & remediation outcomes
- Proven ability to identify & exploit vulnerabilities across diverse technologies while collaborating with defensive teams
- Deep passion for ethical hacking & security research; proactively exploring & adopting new tools, techniques, exploits, and methodologies to elevate testing quality.
- Broad technical expertise in assessing platforms including (but not limited to)web applications & APIs, mobile (iOS/Android), network/server infrastructure, major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, etc.), & hardware/IoT devices
- General knowledge of SAST (Static Application Security Testing) & DAST (Dynamic Application Security Testing)tooling, & how these complement manual offensive testing in identifying & prioritising vulnerabilities
- Knowledge of secure development practices & DevSecOps principles within the SDLC, including integration of security controls in CI/CD pipelines to support shift-left security & faster remediation
Our Values
Rabobank Australia values inclusion, belonging, & positive experiences for all. Our work environment, our benefits, & the way we live our values, “Client Driven”, “Responsible”, “Professional” & “Cooperative” make it a great place to work. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.
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