VAPT Technical Lead - Security & Threat Intelligence

Human Resources Department of Ras Al Khaimah Government; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental department in Ras al-Khaimah is seeking a qualified cybersecurity expert with a focus on vulnerability assessment and penetration testing (VAPT). The role requires a minimum of 7 years in the VAPT domain, along with relevant certifications such as OSCP and CEH. Candidates should possess strong analytical and scripting skills, coupled with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical staff. Proficiency in English is essential, and knowledge of Arabic is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in cyber security or related fields required.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in the VAPT domain.
• English proficiency is essential; Arabic is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vulnerability scans and prioritize vulnerabilities based on risk.
• Manage remediation activities and report on vulnerability posture.
• Simulate real-world attack scenarios and evaluate system resilience.

Skills

Vulnerability assessment

Threat intelligence analysis

Incident response

Scripting and automation

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security or related field

Tools

Qualys

Burp Suite

Nessus

Metasploit

Nmap

Job description

A governmental department in Ras al-Khaimah is seeking a qualified cybersecurity expert with a focus on vulnerability assessment and penetration testing (VAPT). The role requires a minimum of 7 years in the VAPT domain, along with relevant certifications such as OSCP and CEH. Candidates should possess strong analytical and scripting skills, coupled with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical staff. Proficiency in English is essential, and knowledge of Arabic is preferred.