Cybersecurity Red Team Associate (UAE National)

About This Role

• Plays a critical role in strengthening the organization’s cybersecurity resilience.
• Focuses on identifying, exploiting, and mitigating vulnerabilities across internal and external systems.
• Conduct Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) engagements.
• Simulate real-world cyberattacks to evaluate security posture.
• Assess the security of networks, applications, and infrastructure.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to translate technical findings into actionable improvements.
• Contribute to the development of security standards, methodologies, and best practices.
• Help evolve and strengthen proactive defense strategies
• Develop in-house Red Team security tools (e.g., automated agents, scripts, and supporting utilities).
• Maintain, improve, and continuously enhance existing Red Team tooling and solutions.

Requirements

Must have:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field — or equivalent practical experience
• Experience: Proven background in penetration testing, red team operations, or ethical hacking
• Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS), and common attack vectors
• Hands-on experience with VAPT tools such as Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit, and similar frameworks
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, including experience in creating clear, actionable technical reports and presentations

Preferred to have:

• Professional certifications such as OSCP, CEH, GPEN, or equivalent credentials
• Experience in developing or maintaining security guidelines, methodologies, or operational frameworks
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud security principles
• Scripting and automation proficiency (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell)
• Experience in social engineering assessments or physical security testing
• Working knowledge of threat intelligence and industry security frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK)