Cybersecurity Consultant – Offensive Security & Testing

About the role

The Cybersecurity Consultant will lead offensive security engagements for clients in Abu Dhabi, focusing on penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, application and cloud security reviews, and adversary simulations. You will work independently and collaboratively to deliver high‑quality security testing and actionable recommendations.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and execute penetration tests, vulnerability assessments, and source‑code reviews across diverse environments.
• Conduct application security testing for web, mobile, and cloud‑based solutions.
• Perform cloud security assessments on major platforms and evaluate network and operating system configurations.
• Develop detailed reports that clearly describe findings, risk levels, and remediation steps.
• Assist clients in understanding security risks and prioritize remediation actions.
• Contribute to the improvement of testing methodologies, automation scripts, and overall Cyber Test & Evaluation capabilities.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or a related discipline.
• 3‑5 years of hands‑on experience in penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, application or mobile security, cloud security, or source‑code review.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Required skills

• Penetration testing
• Vulnerability assessment
• Application security testing
• Mobile application security
• Cloud security assessments
• Source code review
• Networking fundamentals
• Operating system security
• Web technologies