Experienced security consultants, augmented by intelligent systems
Founded in 2015, we’re an independent security consultancy focused on clear judgement, deep technical work, and meaningful outcomes.
Our assessments are led by experienced consultants and supported by research and intelligent tooling, allowing us to test complex systems rigorously and produce findings that are verifiable, actionable, and grounded in real-world risk. We work with teams who need senior-led validation - and who care about making the digital world safer.
Our Mission
Stay ahead of evolving threats with deep technical research and practical security work. We focus on systems millions of users depend on and deliver results engineering teams can act on.
Core Values
Technical Excellence
Continuous Research
Genuine Collaboration
We built Elttam to apply deep technical expertise to securing real systems.
Leadership Team
elttam was founded by Daniel Hodson and Matt Jones, who continue to lead the firm as directors and guide its technical and consulting direction
Daniel Hodson
Daniel Hodson has over 20 years of security consulting experience specialising in deep technical assessments of widely used technologies with high-assurance security requirements. His work spans the full stack, from web services, mobile applications, and cloud platforms through to operating systems, firmware, and the underlying hardware they run on.
At elttam, Daniel focuses on advancing the firm’s technical capability through research, engineering, and the development of tools and methods that improve how complex systems are analysed and tested.
Matt Jones
Matt Jones has over 20 years of experience engineering security systems and conducting deep technical assessments for blue-chip organisations and Australian technology leaders. He brings a pragmatic approach to evaluating complex systems and translating technical findings into practical security outcomes.
At elttam, Matt provides oversight across consulting services, strategy, and client engagement, ensuring the firm’s work remains focused, effective, and aligned with real-world security needs
Experienced Consulting Team
Our consulting team consists of experienced security practitioners with backgrounds in product security, cloud and platform infrastructure, embedded and safety‑critical systems, and vulnerability research.
We operate a focused, sustainable consulting model that prioritises wellbeing, long‑term skill development, and meaningful outcomes, giving consultants the space to deepen their expertise and stay hands‑on.
Our consulting team works with customers where the quality and impact of the work is paramount. We provide clear, pragmatic guidance grounded in real technical understanding - without hype, fads, or unnecessary complexity.
Work with us
We’re looking for security consultants who want their work to have impact beyond a single report.
At elttam, consulting, adversary simulation, and applied research are closely connected. Consultants are encouraged to explore interesting findings in depth, build tools that improve how we test systems, and share insights that benefit both our work and the broader security community.
Autonomy and responsibility on complex security engagements
A supportive environment for research, experimentation, and publication
Flexible remote work and sustainable consulting expectations
Competitive compensation reflecting experience and contribution
CURRENT opportunities
This position is responsible for performing security auditing and adversarial simulation services for our clients in a principal capacity, as well as producing and delivering high-quality reports detailing and explaining security findings, outcomes, and recommendations.
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