Offensive Security Assessment Sr. Specialist

Emirates NBD • Full-time • AE • 3w ago

The Offensive Security Assessments Manager will manage and conduct covert targeted penetration testing for Emirates NBD installations and controls through focused threat based methodologies as a simulated adversary to expose and exploit vulnerabilities to improve Cyber readiness and review security controls and system configurations across IT systems across the group to ensure their security posture and compliance. The candidate is expected to

Manage and maintain the Offensive Security Assessment program as part of the Threat and Compliance (TCM) Charter and associated operating procedures based on the requirements of Emirates NBD policy, audit, compliance and regulatory requirements
Maintain and manage Emirates NBD threat modelling framework and operationalize these models into the offensive security assessment program
Collect open source intelligence on threats and vulnerabilities applicable to Emirates NBD technology stack
Carry out scenario based war gaming activities
Ensure threat controls and systems are reviewed for appropriate, effective and optimal configuration across the Group
Participate in event planning stages to develop Cyber assessment plans and conduct assessment tests against Emirates NBD group installations & controls
Identify and track IT risks and gaps that are remediated through operational activities or treated via risk management process.
Responsible for threat activity reporting and insight on the IT technology assets used by the group.
Managing planned and ad-hoc review and reporting requests from stakeholders across Emirates NBD Group IT and business functions
Develop attack vectors, exploit payloads and backdoors as necessary for the successful execution of the Offensive Security Assessment program
Contribute on Offensive Security automation initiatives
Conduct periodic Purple/Red Team assessments and other attack simulation goals.
Programming language proficiency in one or more languages C, C++, Python, CSharp, ASM etc.
Prepare and deliver technical and management reports and presentations
Prioritize business requirements and manage backlogs for team deliveries
Accountable for stakeholder engagement and relationships to deliver security assessments as per TCM Charter
Periodically assess the security of operationalized infrastructure and application technologies by them for weaknesses in order to protect customers and employees from attacks
Ensure superior quality of data is depicted with respect to threats affecting the organization for effective decision making on investments in information security by executive management
Research and implement new and innovative technologies and processes that help increase productivity, enhance stakeholder satisfaction and contributed to security maturity of the organization
Stakeholder Management - Build lasting relationships with technical and business stakeholders in order to create a coherent and collaborative environment that helps influence remediation and garner stakeholder support for investments in information security

Key Requirements:

Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or equivalent discipline
Master’s Degree in Business Management or equivalent
Certifications such as CISSP, OSCP, OSCE, OSEP, OSWE, CREST, GPEN, SANS GXPN
Experience with Bash scripting, Perl, Java, Python or R
Experience with malware analysis tools
Experience with mobile and digitization platforms
Experience with platforms like Cloud, DBMS (SQL or NoSQL based), Containerization Technologies & Micro services/API based architecture
Experience with MITRE Att&ck Framework
Security Ninja with Analytical Thinking ability that thinks 3-4 steps ahead of an attacker and anticipates various attack / threat vectors (Thinking Related)
Innovative and Out of the Box based approach to breaking controls and then improving them (Thinking)
Collaborative leadership style that involves managing downward, coaching employees and building lasting relationships with business and technical stakeholders (People Related)
Is transparent, accepts responsibility and takes accountability; accepts mistakes and learns from them (Self Related)
Team Player who b elieves in working together; listen to other’s ideas; communicate accurately and concisely (People Related)
Possesses high emotional intelligence in order to be able to manage self when dealing with discovery of critical threats and what actions to take on them (Self Related)
Empathizes with team mates and stakeholders alike and understands on-the-ground reality situations, especially when influencing remediation (Self Related)
Creates awareness/development of skills conducive to threat simulations/adapt skills to testing methods such as reverse engineering, password cracking, social engineering, infrastructure and application attacks (People)