Senior Red Team Specialist

CyberGate Defense L.L.C; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Senior Red Team Specialist. In this role, you will design and execute realistic red team engagements, perform penetration testing, and develop custom exploits to enhance security measures. The ideal candidate has over 6 years of experience in cybersecurity and a strong background in offensive security. Competitive compensation above the industry average is offered.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 4 years in offensive security.
• Strong skills in red teaming and conducting penetration tests.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead red team engagements simulating real-world threat actors.
• Perform comprehensive internal and external penetration tests.
• Develop custom exploits and tackle vulnerabilities.
• Generate actionable reports for the blue team.

Skills

Offensive Security

Penetration Testing

Ethical Hacking

Technical Report Writing

Tools

Metasploit

Cobalt Strike

Burp Suite

Nmap

Job description

Overview

We’re Hiring: Senior Red Team Specialist. We’re looking for a Senior Red Team Cybersecurity Specialist to join our offensive security operations. In this high-impact role, you\'ll proactively identify weaknesses before attackers do, simulating advanced persistent threats (APTs) to rigorously test our systems, people, and infrastructure. This is a key position for a hands-on expert who thrives on ethical hacking and wants to build a best-in-class offensive security function.

What You’ll Do

• Execute Realistic Engagements: Design and lead red team engagements that simulate real-world threat actors.
• Conduct Full-Scope Testing: Perform comprehensive internal and external penetration tests across web, mobile, and network infrastructure.
• Exploit & Escalate: Identify vulnerabilities, develop custom exploits, and escalate privileges.
• Use Adversary Tools: Utilize C2 frameworks such as Cobalt Strike, Sliver, Mythic, or Empire.
• Perform Social Engineering: Conduct social engineering assessments, including phishing, vishing, and physical intrusion tests.
• Stay Ahead of Threats: Map attack surfaces using tools like BloodHound and SharpHound and stay current on adversary TTPs using MITRE ATT&CK.
• Develop Malware: Create custom malware, obfuscate payloads, and bypass EDR / XDR solutions.
• Report & Collaborate: Generate actionable reports for the blue team with clear risk analysis and work with them to enhance detection and response capabilities.

What You Bring

• Experience: 6+ years of total experience, with at least 4 years of dedicated hands-on offensive security and red teaming.
• Technical Skills: Strong command of tools like Metasploit, Cobalt Strike, Burp Suite, and Nmap.
• Scripting: Experience with custom script development in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Core Knowledge: A deep understanding of Active Directory exploitation, lateral movement, and privilege escalation techniques.
• Frameworks: Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, and OWASP.
• Communication: The ability to write detailed reports and clearly communicate complex technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.

Required & Preferred Certifications

• Mandatory: OSCP, CRTP, OSCE
• Preferred: GRTP, OSEE

Compensation

Salary : Above industry average

If you\'re ready to think like an adversary and secure an organization from the inside out, we want to hear from you.

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