Senior Red Team Specialist

Job Description

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 08/29/2025

CyberGate Defense, an IHC company, is a leading force in cybersecurity innovation, dedicated to enhancing the digital resilience of organizations across the region. Established with the mission to fortify the region’s cybersecurity landscape, CyberGate harnesses extensive expertise to tackle complex information security and operational challenges.

Our commitment to driving progress is reflected in our broad range of cybersecurity services and solutions. By leveraging cutting-edge, disruptive technologies, we deliver transformative, human-centric security solutions that safeguard organizations and empower them to navigate a secure and dynamic digital future.

With a wealth of in-house knowledge, CyberGate Defense is well-equipped to address the most intricate cybersecurity issues. We strive to make digital transformation secure, accessible, and beneficial, ensuring that organizations throughout the region thrive in an increasingly interconnected digital world.

Job Description

We’re looking for a Senior Red Team Cybersecurity Specialist to join our offensive security operations. In this high-impact role, you’ll proactively identify weaknesses before attackers do, simulating advanced persistent threats (APTs) to rigorously test our systems, people, and infrastructure.

This is a key position for a hands-on expert who thrives on ethical hacking and wants to build a best-in-class offensive security function.

What You’ll Do

Execute Realistic Engagements: Design and lead red team engagements that simulate real-world threat actors.

Conduct Full-Scope Testing: Perform comprehensive internal and external penetration tests across web, mobile, and network infrastructure.

Exploit & Escalate: Identify vulnerabilities, develop custom exploits, and escalate privileges.

Use Adversary Tools: Utilize C2 frameworks such as Cobalt Strike, Sliver, Mythic, or Empire .

Perform Social Engineering: Conduct social engineering assessments, including phishing, vishing, and physical intrusion tests.

Stay Ahead of Threats: Map attack surfaces using tools like BloodHound and SharpHound and stay current on adversary TTPs using MITRE ATT&CK .

Develop Malware: Create custom malware, obfuscate payloads, and bypass EDR/XDR solutions.

Report & Collaborate: Generate actionable reports for the blue team with clear risk analysis and work with them to enhance detection and response capabilities.

What You Bring

Experience: 6+ years of total experience, with at least 4 years of dedicated hands-on offensive security and red teaming.

Technical Skills: Strong command of tools like Metasploit, Cobalt Strike, Burp Suite, and Nmap .

Scripting: Experience with custom script development in Python, Bash, or PowerShell .

Core Knowledge: A deep understanding of Active Directory exploitation, lateral movement, and privilege escalation techniques.

Frameworks: Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, and OWASP .

Communication: The ability to write detailed reports and clearly communicate complex technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.

Required & Preferred Certifications

Mandatory: OSCP, CRTP, OSCE

Preferred: GRTP, OSEE

Compensation

Salary: Above industry average

If you’re ready to think like an adversary and secure an organization from the inside out, we want to hear from you.

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2025-11-11 12:55:05