VAPT Security Consultant & Penetration Testing Advisor

Protiviti Middle East Member Firm; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Protiviti in Dubai seeks experienced information security consultants to join our S&P team. You will execute and manage diverse client engagements, focusing on security posture assessments across systems, platforms, and processes to protect confidentiality, integrity, and availability in line with business and regulatory objectives.

The role requires hands-on security testing, vulnerability assessments, and the ability to communicate findings clearly to business audiences, while mentoring junior

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or substantial equivalent.
• 2–6 years of professional information security experience focusing on technical assessments.
• Strong knowledge of pen testing concepts and best practices.
• GIAC GPEN, GWAPT, CREST or OSCE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide innovation within the Vulnerability and Penetration Testing (VAPT) program for process and technology.
• Serve as a SME for the Attack & Pen function.
• Perform authorized attack surface reviews, penetration tests, and red team assessments.
• Provide assessment reports with clear, practical recommendations based on risk management principles.
• Update standards and procedures to improve security posture.
• Assess policies, standards, and procedures relative to security best practices.
• Contribute to security information repositories and business development.
• Mentor junior team members and provide consultation to peers.

Skills

Penetration testing

Vulnerability assessment

Information security

Risk management

English communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Nessus

AppScan

Burp Suite

Nipper

Exploit Pack

Wireshark

Kali Linux

Metasploit

Job description

Protiviti in Dubai seeks experienced information security consultants to join our S&P team. You will execute and manage diverse client engagements, focusing on security posture assessments across systems, platforms, and processes to protect confidentiality, integrity, and availability in line with business and regulatory objectives.

The role requires hands-on security testing, vulnerability assessments, and the ability to communicate findings clearly to business audiences, while mentoring junior