Lead Advanced Penetration Tester
Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Full Time
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Job description
Position Overview
Stellar Technologies seeks an experienced Lead Advanced Penetration Tester based in Dubai to spearhead penetration testing projects involving a diverse range of technologies including web and mobile applications, APIs, networks, Active Directory, and cloud platforms. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity to apply your expertise in advanced security testing.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee advanced penetration testing for web applications, APIs, mobile apps, network infrastructures, Active Directory environments, and cloud systems.
- Detect and exploit sophisticated vulnerabilities, including business logic weaknesses, privilege escalation paths, and complex attack chains.
- Conduct in-depth web application exploitation, analyze source code security, and perform thorough security evaluations.
- Review and validate technical findings and penetration testing reports critically.
- Establish testing strategies, confirm vulnerability presence, and deliver clear remediation guidance.
- Lead technical discussions with clients, present detailed findings, and assist in remediation follow-ups.
- Provide leadership and mentorship to junior penetration testers and contribute to refining testing methodologies and technical skills within the team.
- Assist in scoping technical requirements, estimating project efforts, and engaging in pre-sales technical activities.
Required Qualifications and Skills
- A minimum of six years in hands-on penetration testing roles.
- Demonstrated advanced penetration testing skills specific to web applications and APIs.
- Proven expertise in conducting internal and external network penetration tests, Active Directory assessments, and performing privilege escalation techniques.
- Strong technical report writing, clear communication abilities, and experience managing client relationships.
- Proven leadership capability in managing complex security assessments and mentoring technical staff.
Certifications
Mandatory certifications include OSCP, or alternatively both OSEP and OSWE.
Additional Preferred Experience
- Background in technical project scoping and effort estimation during pre-sales phases.
- Experience delivering presentations of findings directly to client senior stakeholders.
- Involvement in enhancing or developing penetration testing methodologies.
Job Details
Employment type: Full-time
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates