Cybersecurity Offensive Specialist
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About the Role
HALA is seeking a Cybersecurity Offensive Specialist to execute offensive security assessments, including red teaming and penetration testing, across systems, networks, and applications.
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Responsibilities
- Execute offensive security assessments (red teaming, adversary simulation, penetration testing) in alignment with SAMA CSF and NCA ECC requirements
- Conduct controlled attack exercises on apps, cloud, APIs, and payment/merchant platforms
- Execute advanced penetration testing and source code reviews to identify vulnerabilities
- Collaborate with Defense/SOC teams to validate and improve detections
- Maintain and utilize offensive tooling and lab environments
- Deliver clear remediation guidance to Product/Engineering teams
- Ensure all assessment activities align with SAMA CSF and NCA ECC control objectives
Requirements
- 3 5 years of experience in offensive security
- At least one recognized offensive security certification: OSCP, CRTO, eCPPT or equivalent
- Preferred: OSEP, OSWE, GXPN, GWAPT, GPEN, or CRTP/CRTE
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Who We Are
- HALA is a leading fintech player in the MENAP region, redefining financial services for SMEs.
- HALA holds multiple entities in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Egypt, offering payment and logistics solutions.
- Founded in 2017, HALA is licensed by the Saudi Arabian Central Bank.
Role Summary
- The Cybersecurity Offense Specialist executes offensive security assessments, penetration tests, and adversary simulations.
- The role involves documenting findings and collaborating with defensive teams to enhance detection and response.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute HALA's offensive security assessments in alignment with SAMA CSF and NCA ECC requirements.
- Conduct controlled attack exercises on apps, cloud, APIs, and payment/merchant platforms.
- Execute advanced penetration testing and source code reviews.
- Collaborate with Defense/SOC teams to validate and improve detections.
- Maintain and utilize offensive tooling and lab environments.
- Deliver clear remediation guidance to Product/Engineering teams.
- Ensure all assessment activities align with SAMA CSF and NCA ECC control objectives.
Minimum Qualifications
- 3 5 years of experience.
- Required: At least one recognized offensive security certification: OSCP, CRTO, eCPPT or equivalent.
- Preferred: OSEP, OSWE, GXPN, GWAPT, GPEN, or CRTP/CRTE.
What We Offer You
- Inclusive and diverse culture with flexible work setups.
- Highly competitive compensation packages, including potential for shares.
- Regular training and annual learning stipend.
- Join a team of over 30 nationalities in 7 countries.
- Autonomy, mentoring, and challenging goals.
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