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Offensive Security Consultant

IBM

IBM

IT
Posted on Feb 1, 2025
Introduction

About the Company:

We are looking for a Senior Offensive Security Consultant to join our cybersecurity services team. If you are passionate about offensive security, thrive in red teaming scenarios and have a proven track record in vulnerability research or bug bounties, we’d love to hear from you!

Your role and responsibilities

About the Role:

Lead and execute advanced security testing and red teaming engagements to simulate real-world adversary tactics. Develop, test, and deploy offensive tools and techniques. Collaborate with blue teams to identify and strengthen weaknesses across systems and applications. Conduct adversary emulation and threat modeling to improve detection and response capabilities. Research and stay ahead of emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors. Deliver comprehensive reports and presentations in both English and Arabic to clients and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and execute advanced security testing and red teaming engagements to simulate real-world adversary tactics.
  • Develop, test, and deploy offensive tools and techniques.
  • Collaborate with blue teams to identify and strengthen weaknesses across systems and applications.
  • Conduct adversary emulation and threat modeling to improve detection and response capabilities.
  • Research and stay ahead of emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors.
  • Deliver comprehensive reports and presentations in both English and Arabic to clients and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications:

5+ years of experience in offensive security, penetration testing, or red teaming. Fluent in English and Arabic – strong communication skills are essential. Solid experience in adversary simulation, attack chains, and vulnerability exploitation. Development experience in scripting and automation (Python, C, C++, or other languages). Proven record in bug bounty programs or vulnerability research (public CVEs, Hall of Fame recognition, etc., are a plus). Strong understanding of security frameworks, TTPs (MITRE ATT&CK), and industry tools (Cobalt Strike, Metasploit, etc.). Relevant certifications (OSCP, OSCE, OSEP, or CRTO) are a plus.

Required Skills:

  • 5+ years of experience in offensive security, penetration testing, or red teaming.
  • Fluent in English and Arabic – strong communication skills are essential.
  • Solid experience in adversary simulation, attack chains, and vulnerability exploitation.
  • Development experience in scripting and automation (Python, C, C++, or other languages).
  • Proven record in bug bounty programs or vulnerability research (public CVEs, Hall of Fame recognition, etc., are a plus).
  • Strong understanding of security frameworks, TTPs (MITRE ATT&CK), and industry tools (Cobalt Strike, Metasploit, etc.).
  • Relevant certifications (OSCP, OSCE, OSEP, or CRTO) are a plus.
Required education
Bachelor's Degree
Required technical and professional expertise

5+ years of experience in offensive security, penetration testing, or red teaming. Fluent in English and Arabic – strong communication skills are essential. Solid experience in adversary simulation, attack chains, and vulnerability exploitation. Development experience in scripting and automation (Python, C, C++, or other languages). Proven record in bug bounty programs or vulnerability research (public CVEs, Hall of Fame recognition, etc., are a plus). Strong understanding of security frameworks, TTPs (MITRE ATT&CK), and industry tools (Cobalt Strike, Metasploit, etc.). Relevant certifications (OSCP, OSCE, OSEP, or CRTO) are a plus.

Preferred technical and professional experience

Expert Level