As Security Consultant you will use your existing strong technical and analytical skills to develop a strategic and pragmatic view of enterprise security as well as conduct detailed security assessments (vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, red team engagements) for both client-facing and internal environments, including the creation of detailed technical reports and remediation guidance. You will work on multiple projects with exposure to different industries.
Key Responsibilities:
- Delivery of security assessment projects, including infrastructure, web application, mobile, and cloud security assessments.
- Security assessment of a variety of other environments, including wireless technologies, telephony, control systems, physical audits and social engineering.
- Provide clear, accurate reports with specific risk analysis and alignment with appropriate frameworks.
- Participate in technical peer reviews.
- Provide security awareness training to clients as required.
- Candidates will become competent in working with Corsaire's infrastructure, technical tools, systems and methodologies to enable the delivery of quality client and internal deliverables.
- Develop and maintain expert knowledge of emerging technologies, legislation and standards in the cybersecurity sector and help shape the industry through active participation.
- Contribute to and participate fully in technical discussions and service developments within Corsaire.
- Promote the Corsaire brand and skills within the local, international and online communities.
- Engage in pre-sales activities to increase Corsaire's market penetration into new clients and sectors.
- Enhance the reputation of Corsaire within its Clients, together with the cybersecurity and wider technical communities.
- Proactively contributes to the development and maintenance of Corsaire's tools, systems and documentation.
- Deliver a range of security consulting services to Corsaire's clients based in the UAE and internationally, both remotely and on-site, as part of a team and as project leader.
- Adhere to legal and ethical testing standards, statutory requirements and internal policies.
Essential Skills & Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of commercial experience in a similar role.
- Hold a minimum of one recognised certification, such as CREST CRT, Offensive Security OSCP/OSCE, GIAC GPEN, EC Council CPENT
- Has worked in a client-facing consultative environment (either with internal or external customers).
- Strong project management and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage your workload.
- Knowledge of security assessment and audit tools, techniques and methodologies.
- Good knowledge of network protocols and services.
- Working knowledge of Windows and POSIX-based operating systems.
- Programming or scripting experience.
- Experienced with Microsoft Office / 365
- Understanding of cryptographic concepts and technologies.
- Able to absorb complex technical information and communicate effectively to different levels of technical and business audiences.
- Strong written English required for client communications and technical reporting.
- Able to gain Dubai Police Clearance
- Able to gain security clearance, such as SC or DV if required.
Desirable
- Scientific, Engineering or Technical Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.
- Post-graduate study or qualification in a related discipline.
- Detailed cryptanalysis or cryptographic experience.
- Experience with non-IP protocols.
- Experience with enterprise operating systems and platforms.
- Experience with source code review and QA.
- Understanding the needs, objectives and constraints of those in other disciplines and functions.
ABOUT US:
A&O IT Group is an award-winning, fast-growth, global IT services and cyber security consultancy operating in over 130 countries. A&O IT Group is proud to sit within the Stock Exchange's Top 1000 most inspirational companies in the UK.
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