Application Penetration Tester (VAPT)
Role: Application Penetration Tester (VAPT) Location: UAE (Onsite) Contract: 12 Months (Extendable) Industry: AI Enterprise About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Application Penetration Tester to join a leading cybersecurity team in the UAE.
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About This Role
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced
Application Penetration Tester
to join a leading cybersecurity team in the UAE.
This role focuses on conducting comprehensive security assessments across web applications, mobile applications, and APIs to identify vulnerabilities and strengthen the organization's security posture
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct grey-box and white-box penetration testing on web, mobile, and API applications.
- Assess authentication, authorization, session management, business logic flaws, and API security weaknesses.
- Evaluate and attempt to bypass WAAP/WAF and API security controls.
- Deliver detailed technical reports with proof-of-concept findings and remediation recommendations.
- Retest remediated vulnerabilities and validate closure.
- Support threat modeling activities for new applications before production release.
- Collaborate with security, engineering, and development teams to improve secure development practices.
Required Skills & Experience
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in Application Security and Penetration Testing
- Strong experience with: Web Application Security Testing, Mobile Application Security Testing, API Security Testing, OWASP Top 10, OWASP API Security Top 10, OWASP MASVS
- Familiarity with tools such as:Burp Suite Pro, OWASP ZAP, Postman, Frida, MobSF, Semgrep
- Scripting and automation skills: Python, Bash, PowerShell
- Knowledge of: NIST CSF 2.0, ISO 27001, MITRE ATT&CK, UAE Information Assurance Regulations
- Preferred Certifications: OSCP, CISSP, GCIH, CCSP or any other relevant cybersecurity certifications
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