Penetration Testing Consultant

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

Job summary

A leading company in IT Software Services is seeking a skilled Penetration Tester responsible for identifying and addressing security vulnerabilities within the organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in penetration testing, relevant educational qualifications, and industry certifications. This role involves collaboration with various teams and supporting audit processes, ensuring a robust security posture.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in penetration testing and vulnerability assessments.
• Industry certifications such as OSCP, CEH, GPEN are preferred.
• Proficiency with industry-standard tools and strong understanding of security frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Perform penetration tests on applications, networks, and systems.
• Develop detailed reports and collaborate with teams to remediate security issues.
• Stay updated on latest vulnerabilities and assist in audits.

Skills

Penetration Testing

Vulnerability Assessments

Ethical Hacking

Scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Security

Tools

Burp Suite

Metasploit

Nmap

Wireshark

Nessus

Job description

The Penetration Tester is responsible for identifying, exploiting, and documenting security vulnerabilities across the organization’s digital infrastructure. This role plays a critical part in proactively assessing threats and strengthening the overall security posture.

Responsibilities:

• Perform penetration tests on applications, networks, and systems, simulating real-world attacks to identify vulnerabilities.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments using industry-standard tools and techniques.
• Develop detailed reports and remediation recommendations based on testing outcomes.
• Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and operations teams to remediate security issues.
• Keep up to date with the latest vulnerabilities, hacking techniques, and security trends.
• Assist in red team/blue team exercises and adversary emulation scenarios.
• Support internal and external audits and compliance testing where needed.
• Document test procedures and maintain testing scripts and methodologies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Industry certifications such as OSCP, CEH, GPEN, or equivalent are preferred.
• 5-7 years of relevant experience in penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and ethical hacking.
• Proficiency with tools such as Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nmap, Wireshark, Nessus, etc.
• Strong understanding of security frameworks and standards (e.g., OWASP, MITRE ATT&CK, NIST).
• Solid scripting skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell) are a plus.

Company Industry: IT - Software Services

Department / Functional Area: Corporate Planning, Consulting, M&A

Keywords: Penetration Testing Consultant

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