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Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing, Senior Engineer

Master-Works
Riyadh, KSA
Senior · 5+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 6 days ago
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Key Responsibilities

  • Penetration Testing: Lead and execute end-to-end penetration tests on:
  • Web Applications: (OWASP Top 10, API security, Business Logic flaws).
  • Network Infrastructure: (Internal/External, Active Directory, Firewalls, Routers, etc).
  • Source Code Review: Conduct manual and tool-assisted secure code reviews (SAST) across languages/frameworks, identify injection flaws, and provide developer-focused remediation guidance.
  • Mobile Applications: (iOS and Android - static and dynamic analysis).
  • Vulnerability Assessment: Conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments and configuration reviews against industry standards (CIS, NIST).
  • Red Teaming (Optional/Nice to Have): Participate in adversary simulation exercises, social engineering, and physical security assessments.
  • Cloud Environments (Optional/Nice to Have): (AWS, Azure, GCP configuration reviews and exploitation).
  • Tooling: Utilize and refine advanced tooling (Burp Suite Pro, Metasploit, Nmap, Nessus, Bloodhound, etc.) and develop custom scripts/exploits when automated tools fail.
  • Client Engagement & Consulting:
  • Scoping: Collaborate with clients to define engagement scope, rules of engagement (RoE), and timelines.
  • Communication: Serve as the primary technical point of contact during engagements, providing status updates and immediate alerts on critical "showstopper" findings.
  • Reporting: Author high-quality, executive-level reports that translate technical vulnerabilities into business risks. Must be able to explain the "So What?" to C-level executives and the "How To Fix It" to system administrators.
  • Debriefs: Lead technical read-out sessions and remediation workshops with client stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in information security, with at least 3+ years specifically in a penetration testing/VAPT role.
  • Prior experience working in a consulting/service provider environment is highly preferred (managing multiple clients and timesheets).
  • Technical Proficiency:
  • Deep understanding of web technologies (HTTP, SOAP, REST, AJAX) and secure coding practices.
  • Strong knowledge of Active Directory attack paths (Kerberoasting, DCSync, ACL abuse).
  • Experience with manual exploitation techniques; not just running automated scanners.
  • Proficiency in at least one scripting language (Python, PowerShell, Bash, or Ruby) for automation and tool customization.
  • Certifications (Preferred but not limited to):
  • eMAPT
  • eWPTX
  • eCPTX
  • OSCP
  • CWEE, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience working in a consulting/service provider environment is highly preferred (managing multiple clients and timesheets).

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