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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