Director - Cyber Security - Offensive Security Specialist

Senior Manager/ Director - Cyber Security- Offensive Security Specialist

As part of our Cyber Technology Consulting team, you will handle leading and executing offensive security engagements for clients across VAPT, Red Teaming, Application security assessments across MENA region. You will work closely with esteemed clients to deliver technical cyber security assessments tailored to client needs. The client base spans various sectors and includes collaboration with other teams within Advisory services.

The opportunity

We’re looking for a senior manager/ director with hands-on expertise and experience in driving offensive security engagements to join our Cyber Technology Consulting team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a leading firm

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute penetration testing, red teaming, and application security assessments, source code review across a variety of environments, as applicable- (IT, OT, cloud, and hybrid infrastructures).
• Develop detailed reports, articulate technical findings, and deliver actionable recommendations to both technical teams and executive stakeholders.
• Manage multiple engagements, ensuring timely delivery, quality assurance, and adherence to industry best practices.
• Stay updated with emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and offensive security techniques, and incorporate these insights into client engagements
• Mentor and coach junior team members, fostering their technical and professional development.
  
  

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Collaborating with other members of the engagement team to plan the engagement and develop work program timelines, risk assessments and other documents/templates.
• Ability to interpret complex technical results and present insights to business stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Deep technical understanding of offensive security methodologies, including network penetration testing, web application testing, and adversary simulation.
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK, OWASP, NIST).
  
  

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor's or master’s degree in information technology, cyber security etc.
• Strong business development/ account management and client relationship skills
• Excellent communication skills with a consulting mindset.
• 10+ years of experience in technical cyber security assessments
• A valid passport for travel.
• Excellent communication skills with a consulting mindset.
  
  

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Relevant Cyber and offensive security certifications
• Industry-recognized certifications (e.g., OSCP, OSCE, OSEP, CRTO, or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of security frameworks and methodologies (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK, OWASP, NIST).
• Experience in offensive security engagements
  
  

What We Offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
  
  

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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