Hybrid Cyber Security Consultant, Penetration Tester

at A&O IT Group

• Job title: Cyber Security Consultant, Penetration Tester
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Cloud, Cyber Security
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

About the role

• Cyber Security Consultant conducting security assessments and delivering consulting services for both local and international clients. Engaging in a variety of security projects and training.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of security assessment projects, including infrastructure, web application, mobile, and cloud security assessments.
• Security assessment of a variety of other environments, including wireless technologies, telephony, control systems, physical audits and social engineering.
• Provide clear, accurate reports with specific risk analysis and alignment with appropriate frameworks.
• Participate in technical peer reviews.
• Provide security awareness training to clients as required.
• Develop and maintain expert knowledge of emerging technologies, legislation and standards in the cybersecurity sector and help shape the industry through active participation.
• Contribute to and participate fully in technical discussions and service developments within Corsaire.
• Promote the Corsaire brand and skills within the local, international and online communities.
• Engage in pre-sales activities to increase Corsaire’s market penetration into new clients and sectors.
• Enhance the reputation of Corsaire within its Clients, together with the cybersecurity and wider technical communities.
• Proactively contributes to the development and maintenance of Corsaire’s tools, systems and documentation.
• Deliver a range of security consulting services to Corsaire’s clients based in the UAE and internationally, both remotely and on-site, as part of a team and as project leader.
• Adhere to legal and ethical testing standards, statutory requirements and internal policies.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of commercial experience in a similar role
• Hold a minimum of one recognised certification, such as CREST CRT, Offensive Security OSCP/OSCE, GIAC GPEN, EC Council CPENT
• Has worked in a client-facing consultative environment (either with internal or external customers)
• Strong project management and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage your workload
• Knowledge of security assessment and audit tools, techniques and methodologies
• Good knowledge of network protocols and services
• Working knowledge of Windows and POSIX-based operating systems
• Programming or scripting experience
• Experienced with Microsoft Office / 365
• Understanding of cryptographic concepts and technologies
• Strong written English required for client communications and technical reporting
• Able to gain Dubai Police Clearance
• Able to gain security clearance, such as SC or DV if required.
• Scientific, Engineering or Technical Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (desirable)
• Post-graduate study or qualification in a related discipline (desirable)
• Detailed cryptanalysis or cryptographic experience (desirable)
• Experience with non-IP protocols (desirable)

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development