Cybersecurity Assurance Specialist: Penetration Testing

About the Role

ES Consulting is seeking two Penetration Testing Specialists to join our resident cybersecurity team. This contract position is based on-site in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, supporting a leading government entity. The role involves planning and executing penetration tests across various environments to identify vulnerabilities and assess security posture.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute penetration tests across network, application, and cloud environments.
• Simulate realistic attack scenarios, including privilege escalation and lateral movement.
• Classify findings based on risk severity and business impact.
• Deliver detailed technical and executive-level reports, presenting them to stakeholders.
• Conduct retesting to verify the effectiveness of remediation efforts.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in penetration testing or ethical hacking.
• Strong knowledge of attack surfaces across networks, applications, and cloud environments.
• Solid command of OWASP testing methodologies and MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Certifications such as OSCP, OSEP, or CEH are preferred.

Candidate Requirements

• Applicants must be Saudi nationals.

Work Environment

This is an on-site contract position located in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves working directly with a leading government entity as part of a dedicated cybersecurity team.