Cyber Offensive Specialist- Qatar
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**ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:** * Plan, coordinate, and execute Threat Hunting (TH) and penetration testing activities on a quarterly basis to proactively identify security weaknesses and emerging threats * Establish, own, and maintain a centralized security findings tracking mechanism to record, monitor, prioritize, and ensure timely closure of all identified security issues * Execute and manage the annual Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) program ac
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Roles & Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, and execute Threat Hunting (TH) and penetration testing activities on a quarterly basis to proactively identify security weaknesses and emerging threats
- Establish, own, and maintain a centralized security findings tracking mechanism to record, monitor, prioritize, and ensure timely closure of all identified security issues
- Execute and manage the annual Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) program across IT, OT, and Education City Stadium (ECS) environments
- Leverage Threat Intelligence (TI) platforms to their full capabilities, in line with best practices, to protect Qatar Foundation’s reputation and proactively defend against internal and external threats
- Review, analyze, and act upon NCSA advisories, as well as threat intelligence and threat hunting reports from reputable internal and external sources
- Ensure all relevant Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) are actively monitored, detected, and blocked across applicable security controls and QF environments
- Establish, operate, and continuously improve the Vulnerability Management (VM) program on a monthly basis, ensuring effective remediation tracking and risk reduction
- Escalate critical and high-risk security findings in a timely manner to relevant stakeholders to mitigate potential threats and reduce organizational risk
- Establish, maintain, and continuously update the Cyber Offensive knowledge base, including processes and procedures, asset scope, attack surface analysis, critical infrastructure coverage, and escalation paths
- Conduct weekly reviews of the security findings tracker to ensure progress, accountability, and closure of outstanding items
- Contribute to increasing the maturity of Qatar Foundation’s security controls through proactive testing, validation, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Propose actionable security recommendations and enhancements to strengthen Qatar Foundation’s overall cybersecurity maturity
- Ensure Vulnerability Assessments and Penetration Tests are aligned with recognized frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and OWASP Top 10
- Identify, propose, and enhance automation opportunities within offensive security activities to improve efficiency, coverage, and response times
- Manage application security scanning and provide security assurance across the software development lifecycle (SDLC), ensuring secure coding practices, timely identification of application vulnerabilities, and alignment with QF security standards before and after deployment
- Support secure application hardening and continuous improvement of web security controls
- Act as a red team–oriented security specialist, continuously simulating attacker behavior to identify control gaps
- Design and execute offensive security use cases that test detection, response, and resilience
- Produce actionable threat intelligence and hunting reports for SOC, Cyber Security leadership, and provide clear reporting to Cyber Security leadership on risk exposure, attack trends, and improvement areas
- Work closely with SOC, MSP/MSSP, IT, OT, and external vendors
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and cybersecurity maturity uplift
- Stay up to date with emerging cloud threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices, translating insights into recommendations for QF
- Execute other cybersecurity tasks as assigned by Cyber Security seniors
Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of Threat Intelligence platforms, feeds, and analysis techniques.
- Hands-on experience with Threat Hunting methodologies and MITRE ATT&CK framework.
- Strong understanding of Vulnerability Management tools and processes.
- Experience managing VAPT engagements and interpreting penetration testing results.
- Solid understanding of Web Application Security and OWASP Top10.
- Experience managing or working with WAF technologies.
- Knowledge of network security, endpoint security, and cloud security concepts.
- Familiarity with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel) for correlation and analysis.
- Understanding of OT security concepts and critical infrastructure risks is an advantage.
- Capable of developing clear reports, dashboards, procedures, and executive-level summaries.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior management.
- Proven ability to manage multiple cloud security initiatives in a dynamic environment, delivering on time with strong planning and documentation skills.
- Demonstrates ownership in delivering assigned projects and contributes professionally to cross-functional initiatives without compromising primary responsibilities.
- Able to operate independently when needed, ensuring continuity of cybersecurity operations during team absences.
Experience
- 5+ years of experience in Offensive Security, Threat Intelligence, Threat Hunting, Vulnerability Management, or Red Team–related roles.
- Proven experience managing VAPT and vulnerability remediation programs in large enterprise environments.
- Experience working in complex environments spanning IT, OT, and Cloud.
- Experience working with external security vendors, MSSPs, or consultants.
- Experience supporting cybersecurity drills, red team exercises, or adversary simulations is highly desirable.
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