Application Security Engineer

LEAP Wealth

Application Security Engineer securing applications at LEAP, enhancing software development lifecycle through vulnerability management and remediation guidance.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeSydney • 🇦🇺 AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct regular internal Penetration Testing across Web App, APIs, Internal and External Infrastructure
Red Teaming, Threat modelling and Code reviews
Create detailed vulnerability reports and share with key stakeholders
Communicate findings and recommendations clearly and effectively
Track vulnerability remediation
Conduct threat modelling sessions with internal development teams
Coordinate third-party penetration tests and support compliance and audit requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in IT or a related field.
Pentesting certifications will be highly regarded (OSCP, OSCP+, CRTO, CRTP, GPEN etc)
Broad testing background across Web App, APIs, Internal and External Infrastructure.
Experience producing structured penetration test reports that demonstrate the attack path with supporting evidence, business impact and detailed remediation advice.
It would be a bonus if you’ve worked with tech, SaaS or Startup companies.
Ability to approach complex problems with creativity and critical thinking.
Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple competing priorities.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible and hybrid working
Work in a new, beautiful office space – with a catered lunch and breakfast every week, fully stocked kitchen and an on-site barista.
Access to LEAP Home - a program unique to LEAP to support you in buying your primary residence.
We value your well-being - enjoy an additional paid wellbeing day every year, free gym membership, corporate dental plan and weekly massages in the office.
Celebrations. Socials. Sports teams. Access to sailing and yacht events.
Grow your career with us. Our founder Christian Beck has been building legal tech businesses for over 30 years. There are opportunities galore to expand your career based on where your interests lie. We're not afraid to pivot based on market conditions - you will always have the opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and do your best work here.
Make an impact. You won’t be another ‘cog in the wheel’ here. We give full trust and autonomy for you to be heard, to work on big & complex projects – and to make a real difference.
Your work matters. Helping lawyers help people sits at the heart of everything we do. We solve real world problems that improve and support local, everyday law firms. So they can do their best work for the people in the communities they serve.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Penetration TestingVulnerability AssessmentThreat ModelingCode ReviewStructured Reporting

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingCreativityCommunicationTime Management

Certifications

OSCPOSCP+CRTOCRTPGPEN