Penetration Testing Specialist

About Cipher

Cipher | سايڤر is a cybersecurity solutions provider based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The company focuses on simplifying complex cybersecurity challenges and solutions for clients. Cipher's team of Saudi professionals works to develop, customize, and manage digital services and cybersecurity solutions, aiming to provide clients with peace of mind through simple and efficient digital security.

The Role of Penetration Testing Specialist

Cipher is seeking a Penetration Testing Specialist to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves conducting comprehensive penetration tests across various systems and environments to identify vulnerabilities and enhance security postures. The specialist will work with clients to define testing scopes and deliver actionable insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Define the scope and objectives of penetration tests with clients across systems, applications, and environments.
• Perform manual penetration testing on web, mobile, APIs, cloud, and enterprise infrastructure.
• Conduct advanced assessments, including source code reviews, business logic testing, and red team simulations.
• Simulate real-world attacks to evaluate detection and response capabilities.
• Identify vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and security gaps, both onsite and remotely.
• Deliver clear, actionable technical reports that include risk and business impact analysis.
• Present findings to both technical teams and executive stakeholders.
• Provide strategic recommendations to enhance security posture and reduce the attack surface.
• Stay updated with emerging threats and security frameworks such as OWASP and MITRE ATT&CK.

Required Experience

Candidates for this position should have 2-5 years of experience in penetration testing or a related cybersecurity field.

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves working within a team of cybersecurity professionals dedicated to developing and managing digital security solutions for clients.

Application Process

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for this role to contribute to Cipher's mission of simplifying cybersecurity for its clients.