Cyber Security Engineer (Offensive Security)

Catalyic Security; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Catalyic Security is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer in Saudi Arabia. This role involves performing offensive security assessments and penetration testing for various applications. The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years of experience in penetration testing, strong understanding of OWASP Top 10, and proficiency in security tools like Burp Suite and Nmap. Responsibilities include conducting vulnerability assessments, preparing reports, and communicating findings to clients.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in offensive security or penetration testing.
• Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10, PTES methodology, and MITRE ATT&CK techniques.
• Proficiency with common security tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end penetration testing for web, mobile, and network applications.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and prepare detailed reports.
• Discuss findings and mitigation strategies with clients.

Skills

Offensive security

Penetration testing

Vulnerability assessment

Documentation skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security or related field

Tools

Burp Suite

Nmap

Metasploit

Kali Linux

Postman

Job description

About the Role

The Cyber Security Engineer will be responsible for performing offensive security assessments for Catalyic Gulf’s clients. You will work on diverse penetration testing engagements, identify vulnerabilities, and help organizations secure their applications and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end penetration testing for:
  • Web Applications
  • Mobile Applications
  • Network & Infrastructure
  • APIs
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and re-validation tests
• Prepare detailed technical and executive-level reports
• Discuss findings, risks, and mitigation strategies with clients
• Support the development of offensive security methodologies and internal tools
• Stay updated with the latest attack vectors, tools, and vulnerabilities
• Ensure high-quality execution of all security testing engagements

Required Skills & Experience

• 1–2 years of experience in offensive security or penetration testing
• Strong understanding of:
  • OWASP Top 10
  • PTES methodology
  • MITRE ATT&CK techniques
• Proficiency with common security tools:
  • Burp Suite
  • Nmap
  • Metasploit
  • Kali Linux
  • Postman
• Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail
• Excellent documentation and communication skills

Education & Certifications (Preferred)

• Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, or a related field
• Preferred certifications:
  • OSCP
  • eJPT
  • CEH
  • eWPT / eWPTX