Master Works

Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing, Senior Engineer

Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaPosted 1 weeks ago

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Salary
AED 10k–18k a month· est.
Job type
Full time
Level
Senior
Field
Engineering & Technology
Work mode
On site

About the role

SOOR, a subsidiary of Master Works, helps organizations stay ahead of evolving cyber threats through advanced cybersecurity and secure infrastructure solutions. SOOR delivers resilient, scalable, and regulation-aligned security across governance, cloud, networks, and managed defense. SOOR is looking for a highly skilled Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing Engineer, Senior to join our dynamic security services team. In this client-facing role, you will be responsible for leading complex security assessments across various industries. You will act as a subject matter expert, not only identifying critical vulnerabilities but also articulating business risks to stakeholders and guiding remediation efforts. Key Responsibilities Penetration Testing: Lead and execute end-to-end penetration tests on: - Web Applications: (OWASP Top 10, API security, Business Logic flaws). - Network Infrastructure: (Internal/External, Active Directory, Firewalls, Routers, etc). - Source Code Review: Conduct manual and tool-assisted secure code reviews (SAST) across languages/frameworks, identify injection flaws, and provide developer-focused remediation guidance. - Mobile Applications: (iOS and Android - static and dynamic analysis). - Vulnerability Assessment: Conduct comprehensive vulnerability assessments and configuration reviews against industry standards (CIS, NIST). - Red Teaming (Optional/Nice to Have): Participate in adversary simulation exercises, social engineering, and physical security assessments. - Cloud Environments (Optional/Nice to Have): (AWS, Azure, GCP configuration reviews and exploitation). - Tooling: Utilize and refine advanced tooling (Burp Suite Pro, Metasploit, Nmap, Nessus, Bloodhound, etc.) and develop custom scripts/exploits when automated tools fail. - Client Engagement & Consulting: - Scoping: Collaborate with clients to define engagement scope, rules of engagement (RoE), and timelines. - Communication: Serve as the primary technical point of contact during engagements, providing status updates and immediate alerts on critical "showstopper" findings. - Reporting: Author high-quality, executive-level reports that translate technical vulnerabilities into business risks. Must be able to explain the "So What?" to C-level executives and the "How To Fix It" to system administrators. - Debriefs: Lead technical read-out sessions and remediation workshops with client stakeholders. Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field - 5+ years of experience in information security, with at least 3+ years specifically in a penetration testing/VAPT role. - Prior experience working in a consulting/service provider environment is highly preferred (managing multiple clients and timesheets). Technical Proficiency: - Deep understanding of web technologies (HTTP, SOAP, REST, AJAX) and secure coding practices. - Strong knowledge of Active Directory attack paths (Kerberoasting, DCSync, ACL abuse). - Experience with manual exploitation techniques; not just running automated scanners. - Proficiency in at least one scripting language (Python, PowerShell, Bash, or Ruby) for automation and tool customization. Certifications (Preferred but not limited to): - eMAPT - eWPTX - eCPTX - OSCP - CWEE, etc.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in information security, with at least 3+ years specifically in a penetration testing/VAPT role.
  • Prior experience working in a consulting/service provider environment is highly preferred (managing multiple clients and timesheets).
  • Technical Proficiency:
  • - Deep understanding of web technologies (HTTP, SOAP, REST, AJAX) and secure coding practices.
  • - Strong knowledge of Active Directory attack paths (Kerberoasting, DCSync, ACL abuse).
  • - Experience with manual exploitation techniques; not just running automated scanners.
  • - Proficiency in at least one scripting language (Python, PowerShell, Bash, or Ruby) for automation and tool customization.
  • Certifications (Preferred but not limited to):
  • eMAPT, eWPTX, eCPTX, OSCP, CWEE, etc.

Responsibilities

Penetration Testing: Lead and execute end-to-end penetration tests on: Web Applications (OWASP Top 10, API security, Business Logic flaws); Network Infrastructure (Internal/External, Active Directory, Firewalls, Routers, etc); Source Code Review (manual and tool-assisted secure code reviews across languages/frameworks, identify injection flaws, and provide developer-focused remediation guidance); Mobile Applications (iOS and Android - static and dynamic analysis); Vulnerability Assessment (comprehensive assessments and configuration reviews against CIS, NIST); Red Teaming (Optional/Nice to Have): adversary simulation exercises, social engineering, and physical security assessments; Cloud Environments (Optional/Nice to Have): AWS, Azure, GCP configuration reviews and exploitation; Tooling: Burp Suite Pro, Metasploit, Nmap, Nessus, Bloodhound, etc.; Client Engagement & Consulting: Scoping with clients, define RoE and timelines; serve as primary technical POC, provide status updates and alerts on critical findings; Reporting: author executive-level reports translating vulnerabilities into business risks; Debriefs: lead technical read-out sessions and remediation workshops with client stakeholders.

Skills

  • Burp Suite Pro
  • Metasploit
  • Nmap
  • Nessus
  • BloodHound
  • OWASP Top 10
  • Web application testing
  • API security
  • SAST
  • Manual exploitation techniques
  • Active Directory attack paths (Kerberoasting, DCSync, ACL abuse)
  • Secure coding practices
  • Python
  • PowerShell
  • Bash
  • Ruby
  • Mobile application security (iOS/Android)

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