Offensive Cybersecurity Consultant (VAPT)

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

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking an Offensive Cybersecurity Consultant to engage in vulnerability assessments and penetration testing. Responsibilities include updating methodologies based on new findings, conducting security assessments, and attending client meetings. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's or MSc in Computer Science, possess 0-3 years of experience, and have strong programming skills. This position offers health insurance, opportunities for career progression, and tailored training programs.

Benefits

Health insurance

Career progression

Tailored training & development program

Qualifications

• 0 - 3 years of experience as a penetration tester.
• Ability to quickly adapt to any programming language as required.
• Self-motivated and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing as per methodology.
• Populate the knowledge base with new findings.
• Attend technical customer meetings.
• Research new threats.

Skills

Knowledge in web-based programming

Technical writing

Problem-solving skills

Good presentation skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor or MSc in Computer Science or relevant degree

Tools

OSCP or OSCE certified

SANS certifications

Job description

Overview

Help AG is looking for a talented and experienced Offensive Cybersecurity Consultant who will be involved in the opportunity to engage in a wide range of activities related to vulnerability assessment and penetration testing. Here are the key areas they will be involved in:

• Vulnerability assessment and penetration testing services for web applications.
• Web application audits.
• Mobile application penetration testing (iOS & Android).
• Source code review and software assurance maturity audits.
• Red teaming and infrastructure security assessment.
• Ability to perform internal and external penetration testing.
• Vulnerability research.

Responsibilities

• Perform the vulnerability assessment and penetration testing as per Help AG’s methodology and scope of the assigned project.
• Populate the VA and PT knowledge base with new learned techniques, attacks or other zero day findings.
• Update the Help AG penetration testing guideline by documenting the newly added attacks and procedures to the methodology.
• Attend technical customer meetings.
• Research new threats.
• Perform security assessments independently

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor or MSc in Computer Science or relevant degree.
• 0 - 3 years of experience as a penetration tester.
• Knowledge in web-based programming
• Technical writing (including articles, demonstrations, reports and technical blogs)
• OSCP or OSCE certified.
• SANS certifications are optional.
• Good vision, creativity and problem-solving skills.
• Software development: the language is not important; we look for the ability to quickly adapt toany language as needed as per the required responsibilities.
• Good presentation skills.
• Fast learner.
• Self-motivation and eagerness to learn.
• Team player.

Benefits

• Health insurance with one of the leading global providers for medical insurance.
• Career progression and growth through challenging projects and work.
• Employee engagement and wellness campaigns activities throughout the year.
• Tailored training & development program.

About Us

Help AG is the cybersecurity arm of e& enterprise and provides leading enterprise businesses across theMiddle East with strategic consultancy combined with tailored information security solutions and servicesthat address their diverse requirements, enabling them to evolve securely with a competitive edge.

Present in the Middle East since 2004, Help AG was strategically acquired by e& in2020, hence creating acybersecurity and digital transformation powerhouse in the region.

Help AG has firmly established itself as the region's trusted IT security advisor by remaining vendor agnostic, trustworthy, independent, and maintaining its focus on all aspects of cybersecurity.

With best of breed technologies from industry-leading vendor partners, expertly qualified service deliveryteams and a state-of-the-art consulting practice, Help AG delivers unmatched value to its customers bystrengthening their cyber defenses and safeguarding their business