Technical Security Assessor

The Technical Security Assessor will execute in-depth technical security assessments, including vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, source code reviews, and configuration audits to identify and mitigate system and application vulnerabilities. Key responsibilities include:

• Performing manual and automated penetration testing on applications, APIs, infrastructure, and cloud environments.
• Conducting vulnerability assessments and providing remediation guidance based on risk severity.
• Reviewing application source code to detect security flaws and backdoors.
• Executing configuration reviews of critical systems to ensure adherence to security baselines.
• Documenting findings and producing executive and technical-level reports.
• Collaborating with development and operations teams to close identified security gaps.
• Maintaining assessment tools and continuously improving testing methodologies.
• Participating in red/blue team exercises to simulate threat scenarios.

Role Requirements:

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or Engineering.
• At least 5 years in hands-on security testing roles, ideally in banking or high-risk sectors.

Training:

• CEH, OSCP, or equivalent offensive security certifications.

Specialized Knowledge/Skills:

• Strong grasp of OWASP Top 10, SAST/DAST tools, and secure coding practices.

Preferable Qualifications:

• GPEN, GWAPT, or advanced OSCP/OSCE-type certifications.
• Experience with banking APIs and cloud-native environments.

Specialized Skills:

• Red teaming
• DevSecOps security tooling
• Container security

Behavioral Competencies:

• Curiosity and persistence
• Precision under pressure
• Adaptability to emerging threats
• Team collaboration

Technical Competencies:

• Tools: Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nessus, Wireshark
• Code review: Static/dynamic tools (e.g., SonarQube, Checkmarx)
• Scripting: Python, Bash
• Vulnerability management platforms

Work Conditions: On-site, Full-time

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia