Lead Advanced Penetration Tester

About the role

Stellar Technologies is seeking a Lead Advanced Penetration Tester to head sophisticated security assessments across a range of environments. This full‑time position is based in Dubai and involves leading engagements, mentoring staff, and supporting pre‑sales activities.

Key responsibilities

• Lead advanced penetration testing of web applications, APIs, mobile apps, networks, Active Directory, and cloud environments.
• Identify and exploit complex vulnerabilities, business‑logic flaws, privilege‑escalation paths, and chained attack scenarios.
• Perform source‑code analysis, advanced web exploitation, and technical reviews of findings.
• Define testing approaches, validate vulnerabilities, and deliver actionable remediation recommendations.
• Present findings to clients, lead technical discussions, and support remediation efforts.
• Mentor junior penetration testers and contribute to methodology development.
• Assist with technical scoping, effort estimation, and pre‑sales activities.

Required profile

• 6+ years of hands‑on penetration testing experience.
• Strong expertise in advanced web application and API testing.
• Proven experience with internal/external network testing, Active Directory, and privilege escalation.
• Excellent technical report writing, communication, and client‑management skills.
• Ability to lead complex assessments and mentor technical teams.

Required skills

• OSCP certification or both OSEP and OSWE.
• Advanced web application and API penetration testing.
• Network penetration testing, Active Directory exploitation.
• Source‑code analysis and mobile application security testing.
• Cloud environment security assessment.