Senior Security Consultant - Penetration Testing

About the role

A global cybersecurity consulting firm, with operations across India, the UAE, the USA and other markets, is hiring a senior, hands-on Security Consultant through Arigo HR Solutions. The consultant leads advanced penetration testing engagements, runs complex security assessments and provides technical leadership across application and infrastructure security. The position is based in Dubai, UAE.

Key responsibilities

• Lead advanced penetration testing of web applications, APIs, mobile applications, networks, Active Directory and cloud environments
• Identify and exploit complex vulnerabilities, business logic flaws, privilege escalation paths and chained attack scenarios
• Perform advanced web application exploitation and source-code analysis
• Review assessment findings and penetration testing reports for technical quality
• Define testing approaches, validate vulnerabilities and give actionable remediation guidance
• Lead client technical discussions, present findings and support remediation
• Mentor penetration testers and contribute to methodology and capability development
• Support technical scoping, effort estimation and pre-sales activities

Required profile

• Minimum 4 years of hands-on penetration testing experience
• At least one mandatory certification: OSEP, OSWE, CREST CCT APP, CREST CCT INF or GIAC GXPN
• Excellent technical report writing and client communication in fluent English
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex assessments and mentor technical teams
• Candidates with a valid UAE work permit preferred; visa sponsorship available for the right candidate
• Notice period: immediate to 15 days

Required skills

• Advanced web application and API penetration testing
• Internal and external network testing, Active Directory and privilege escalation