As the Red Team & Offensive Security Leader, you will be responsible for shaping and driving the offensive security strategy, service offerings, and client delivery across the region. You will lead high-profile engagements, establish trusted relationships with C-suite stakeholders, and develop a world-class red team practice. This role combines executive leadership, business development, and technical oversight to position the firm as the market leader in adversarial simulation and offensive security consulting.
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Your Key Responsibilities:
- Define and drive the vision, strategy, and growth plan for the Red Team and Offensive Security practice across the region.
- Lead high-impact client engagements, including red team, purple team, adversarial simulation, and advanced penetration testing.
- Act as a trusted advisor to C-suite and board-level executives, translating complex offensive security risks into business-relevant strategies.
- Develop go-to-market strategies, build long-term client relationships, and drive significant business growth and revenue.
- Oversee technical excellence in delivery, including adversary tradecraft, C2 infrastructure, malware development, and EDR/AV evasion.
- Ensure alignment with local regulatory frameworks (e.g., NCA ECC/DCC, ISO, PCI DSS) and global best practices (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, Diamond Model).
- Represent the firm as a thought leader at conferences and industry forums.
- Mentor and grow a team of offensive security professionals.
Qualifications:
- 12–15+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, with significant leadership experience in offensive security and red teaming.
- Proven track record of building and leading a regional or global offensive security/red team practice.
- Strong technical foundation with exposure to advanced offensive tradecraft.
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field.
- Recognized certifications such as OSCP, OSCE, OSWE, OSEP, OSEE, GXPN, CRTO, SANS GWAPT, GPEN.
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (On-site)
Work Conditions: Full-time
Language Requirements: Not explicitly mentioned.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation package based on performance.
- Continuous learning opportunities.
- Tools and flexibility for meaningful impact.
- Insights, coaching, and confidence for transformative leadership.
- A diverse and inclusive culture where you are embraced for who you are.
If you meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this exceptional opportunity to drive cybersecurity excellence in the region.
