Cybersecurity Offensive Specialist
Core
Execute offensive security assessments including red teaming, adversary simulation, and penetration testing to identify and exploit vulnerabilities across systems, networks, and applications.
Role type
Senior IC offensive security specialist (red teaming/pentesting)
Builds
Validated security posture and improved detection capabilities for fintech payment and merchant platforms
Domain
Fintech, payments, and financial services
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
advanced penetration testing, red teaming, adversary simulation, source code review, exploit development, vulnerability assessment, rules of engagement adherence, technical reporting, remediation guidance
Preferred skills
advanced red teaming, adversary simulation depth, exploit chain development, custom tooling development
Technologies
offensive security tooling, lab environments, cloud platforms, APIs, payment systems
Responsibilities
Execute offensive security assessments (red teaming, adversary simulation, penetration testing) in alignment with SAMA CSF and NCA ECC requirements; Conduct controlled attack exercises on apps, cloud, APIs, and payment/merchant platforms; Execute advanced penetration testing and source code reviews to identify deeply rooted vulnerabilities; Maintain and utilize offensive tooling and lab environments; Deliver clear, detailed remediation guidance to Product/Engineering teams; Ensure all assessment activities, evidence, and reporting align with SAMA CSF and NCA ECC control objectives
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC
