About the Job
Join Virtusa, one of the fastest-growing IT services companies in the Middle East, and enhance your global professional experience while working on leading Digital Transformation programs. We collaborate with top-tier clients across industries including Banking and Financial Services, Travel, Telecom, and Enterprises throughout the UAE, KSA, Qatar, and Oman. Our work has garnered accolades from renowned analysts such as Gartner and IDC. At Virtusa, we prioritize teamwork, quality of life, and both professional and personal development. You will be part of a 30,000+ strong global team that is committed to your growth and provides exciting projects utilizing state-of-the-art technologies.
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Role: Cyber Security Tester
Location: Oman
Experience Required: 8+ years
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough security assessments and penetration tests on web applications, mobile applications, networks, and systems.
- Identify and exploit security vulnerabilities while documenting findings and providing detailed reports.
- Collaborate with development and operations teams to prioritize and remediate security issues.
- Perform code reviews and static analysis to identify security flaws in software applications.
- Develop and maintain security test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
- Stay updated with the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices.
- Provide guidance and training to developers and other stakeholders on secure coding practices and security awareness.
- Participate in incident response and forensic analysis as needed.
- Train Quality Control candidates in relevant tools.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in security testing, penetration testing, or a related role.
- Strong knowledge of common security vulnerabilities, including the OWASP Top Ten and various attack vectors.
- Proficiency in security testing tools such as Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Metasploit, and Nessus.
- Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, Java, or C#.
- Experience with secure coding practices and code review processes.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Relevant certifications such as CEH, OSCP, CISSP, or similar are highly desirable.
- Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure) and container security (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
