Information Security Engineer - VAPT (Saudi National)

Department: InfoSec MonitoringEmployment Type: Full TimeLocation: KSADescriptionWe are thrilled to announce an opportunity for a skilled Information Security Engineer to join our team and play a role in enhancing our security measures by utilizing your abilities and deep knowledge of information security methodologies.The role you will be involved in both operations and important implementation projects contributing to the growth and maintenance of our technology infrastructure. If you have a passion for cybersecurity, possess technical skills and aspire to make a significant impact we strongly encourage you to apply and become an essential part of our dedicated cybersecurity team.Key Responsibilities Penetration Testing: Perform Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) and Static Application Security Testing (SAST) for Web, Mobile, and API applications. Plan and conduct Infrastructure Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing of systems, switches, servers, and more. Adversary Simulation (Red Teaming): Participate in sophisticated Red Teamengagements, emulating real-world threat actor Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) to assess the detection and response capabilities of the Blue Team/SOC. Vulnerability & Application Security Analysis: Conduct both Dynamic (DAST) and Static (SAST) Application Security Testing, and perform systematic vulnerability assessments using automated tools combined with meticulous manual verification. Report Development: Produce actionable, high-quality assessment reports that clearly articulate technical findings, business risk, and remediation strategies for both technical implementers and non-technical executives. Control Evasion & Social Engineering: Conduct controlled offensive testing, including Breach & Attack Simulations (BAS) and targeted phishing campaigns, to assess the resilience and bypassability of technical and human controls. Tool Development & Reporting: Develop and maintain custom scripts and tools to enhance offensive security capabilities, and produce high-quality, actionable reports detailing discovered threats and validated vulnerabilities on an ongoing basis. Security Awareness: Experience in conducting phishing simulations and otherawareness exercises to evaluate employee susceptibility to social engineering attacks and provide targeted training to enhance resilience.Skills, Knowledge & ExpertiseDegree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fieldKnowledge of Information Technology security issues and approaches to manageInformation Technology security with a fast paced Fintech environment.Security Qualification Good to have: Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), GIAC Penetration Tester (GPEN), GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT), CREST Registered Penetration Tester (CRT) or equivalent.Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills2-3 Experience of working across teams to deliver solutions and generate high levels of internal buy-inExperience of working in a culturally diverse environmentKnowledge of online technologies, payment methods, content delivery networks, REST APIs, microservices, and application development.Programming and scripting understanding (Bash, Python etc.)