Penetration Tester Specialist
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About the Role
A leading Semi-Government Entity in Jeddah seeks a Penetration Testing & Secure Code Review Specialist to identify security vulnerabilities and improve security posture. The role involves web, mobile, API, and network penetration testing, secure code reviews, and collaboration with development teams.
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Responsibilities
- Conduct Web, Mobile, API, Network, and Infrastructure Penetration Testing
- Perform Secure Source Code Reviews (Manual and Automated) for applications developed in Java, .NET, Python, PHP, JavaScript, and other technologies
- Identify, validate, and prioritize security vulnerabilities based on business risk
- Prepare detailed technical reports and executive summaries with remediation recommendations
- Perform vulnerability assessments using industry standard security tools
- Collaborate with development teams to remediate identified security issues
- Validate remediation through security re testing
- Conduct threat modeling and security architecture reviews
- Ensure applications comply with secure coding standards and security best practices
- Support Secure SDLC (SSDLC) initiatives and DevSecOps implementation
- Develop proof of concepts for identified vulnerabilities when required
- Keep up to date with emerging cyber threats, attack techniques, and security trends
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, or related field
- Saudi National (Mandatory)
- 2+ years of hands on experience in Penetration Testing and Secure Code Review
- Strong knowledge of OWASP Top 10, OWASP ASVS, CWE, CVSS, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Secure SDLC
- Experience testing Web Applications, Mobile Applications (Android & iOS), APIs, Internal & External Networks, Cloud Environments
- Experience reviewing source code in one or more programming languages such as Java, C#, .NET, Python, PHP, JavaScript, or Go
- Hands on experience with security tools including Burp Suite Professional, OWASP ZAP, Nmap, Nessus, Metasploit, Wireshark, SAST, DAST, and SCA tools
- Strong understanding of authentication, authorization, cryptography, and secure coding principles
- Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills
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Job Summary
- We are seeking a highly skilled Penetration Testing & Secure Code Review Specialist to join a leading Semi Government Entity in Jeddah.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying security vulnerabilities through penetration testing, performing secure code reviews, and providing actionable recommendations to improve the organization's overall security posture.
- This role requires strong technical expertise in offensive security, secure software development practices, and application security.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct Web, Mobile, API, Network, and Infrastructure Penetration Testing.
- Perform Secure Source Code Reviews (Manual and Automated) for applications developed in Java, .NET, Python, PHP, JavaScript, and other technologies.
- Identify, validate, and prioritize security vulnerabilities based on business risk.
- Prepare detailed technical reports and executive summaries with remediation recommendations.
- Perform vulnerability assessments using industry standard security tools.
- Collaborate with development teams to remediate identified security issues.
- Validate remediation through security re testing.
- Conduct threat modeling and security architecture reviews.
- Ensure applications comply with secure coding standards and security best practices.
- Support Secure SDLC (SSDLC) initiatives and DevSecOps implementation.
- Develop proof of concepts for identified vulnerabilities when required.
- Keep up to date with emerging cyber threats, attack techniques, and security trends.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, or a related field.
- Saudi National (Mandatory).
- 2+ years of hands on experience in Penetration Testing and Secure Code Review.
- Strong knowledge of: OWASP Top 10, OWASP ASVS, CWE, CVSS, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Secure SDLC.
- Experience testing: Web Applications, Mobile Applications (Android & iOS), APIs, Internal & External Networks, Cloud Environments.
- Experience reviewing source code in one or more programming languages such as Java, C#, .NET, Python, PHP, JavaScript, or Go.
- Hands on experience with security tools including: Burp Suite Professional, OWASP ZAP, Nmap, Nessus, Metasploit, Wireshark, SAST, DAST, and SCA tools.
- Strong understanding of authentication, authorization, cryptography, and secure coding principles.
- Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
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