Cybersecurity Offense Lead

HALA; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent fintech company in Riyadh is seeking a Cybersecurity Offense Lead to develop offensive security strategies. This role requires 7–10+ years in red teaming and a Bachelor's in Cybersecurity or related field. You'll lead penetration testing, collaborate with security teams, and contribute to enhancing the organization's defenses against cyber threats. The position is part of an inclusive culture offering competitive compensation and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Inclusive and diverse culture

Competitive compensation packages

Opportunities for training and development

Mentoring and autonomy in the workplace

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years in red teaming or offensive security, leadership experience preferred.
• Deep skills in web, mobile, API, and cloud penetration testing.
• Familiarity with SAMA FEER and financial-sector testing governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the offensive security program including red teaming and penetration testing.
• Plan and execute controlled attack exercises on multiple platforms.
• Collaborate with Defense/SOC to improve detection and response.

Skills

Web penetration testing

Mobile penetration testing

API security testing

Cloud security testing

Leadership in cybersecurity

Education

Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

MITRE ATT&CK framework

Penetration testing tools

Job description

HALA is a leading fintech player in the MENAP region that aims to redefine financial services and build the future bank of SMEs. HALA empowers SMEs to start, run, and grow their businesses by providing cutting‑edge financial and technological tools. Founded in 2017, HALA is licensed by the Saudi Arabian Central Bank and the Financial Services Regulatory Authority in Abu Dhabi Global Market.

Job Summary

The Cybersecurity Offense Lead is primarily responsible for developing and directing the organization’s offensive security strategy by leading a penetration tester to simulate realistic cyberattacks and proactively identify and exploit security vulnerabilities across systems, networks, and applications. This role involves documenting and communicating findings and attack pathways to technical and executive audiences with clear recommendations, and collaborating with defensive security teams to test, validate, and enhance the organization’s overall detection and response capabilities against sophisticated, real‑world threats.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead HALA’s offensive security program (red teaming, adversary simulation, penetration testing) aligned with SAMA FEER requirements.
• Plan and execute controlled attack exercises on apps, cloud, APIs, and payment/merchant platforms; validate real‑world exploitability.
• Develop TTP‑based scenarios (MITRE ATT&CK) and collaborate with Defense/SOC in purple‑team engagements to improve detections.
• Own offensive tooling, lab environments, and rules of engagement; ensure safe testing with zero business disruption.
• Deliver clear remediation guidance and track closure of critical findings with Product/Engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity/CS or related field.
• 7–10+ years in red teaming / offensive security, with leadership experience in fintech/financial services preferred.
• Deep skills in web/mobile/API/cloud pentest, adversary emulation, and ATT&CK mapping.
• Familiarity with SAMA FEER and KSA financial‑sector testing governance.
• Relevant certs preferred: OSCP/OSCE, CRTO, GPEN, GXPN, or equivalent.

What We Offer You

• We have an inclusive and diverse culture that encourages innovation and flexibility in remote, in‑office, and hybrid work setups.
• We offer highly competitive compensation packages, including the potential for shares.
• We prioritize personal development and offer regular training and an annual learning stipend to tackle new challenges and grow your career in a hyper‑growth environment.
• Join a talented team of over 30 nationalities working in 7 countries and gain valuable experience in an exciting industry.
• We offer autonomy, mentoring, and challenging goals that create incredible opportunities for both you and the company.
• You will be given a lot of responsibility and trust. We believe that the best results come when the people responsible for a function are given the freedom to do what they think is best.

If you think you have what it takes to join a remarkable team #apply_now