Position: Senior Vice President, Offensive Cyber Security
Department: Group Information Security
Location: Dubai, UAE - Full time on site
Are you a cybersecurity leader with a passion for offensive security and ethical hacking? We are looking for a Senior Vice President, Offensive Cyber Security to lead the offensive security initiatives and Red Team at a leading bank in Dubai.
About the Role:
As the SVP of Offensive Cyber Security, you will lead a high-performing team responsible for:
- Conducting penetration tests, vulnerability assessments, and Red Team exercises across complex IT systems.
- Enhancing the organization’s cybersecurity posture through advanced offensive strategies and ethical hacking practices.
- Collaborating with internal teams and external vendors to ensure robust security across applications, infrastructure, and networks.
- Driving innovation, continuous improvement, and industry best practices within the Offensive Cyber Security function.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a team of in-house and outsourced cybersecurity experts.
- Execute vulnerability scanning and penetration testing programs for IT assets.
- Provide expert guidance on security architecture, controls, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with IT, business teams, and external consultants.
- Drive performance through KPIs, continuous improvement initiatives, and innovation in offensive security.
- Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal security standards.
What We’re Looking For:
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Information Technology, Cyber Security, or related fields.
- Experience: Minimum 15 years in technical security assessments, penetration testing, and Red Team operations in Banking or Big 4 consultancy.
- Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA (mandatory).
- Strong knowledge of offensive security tools and techniques.
- Deep understanding of network topologies, firewalls, and logical access controls.
- Experience with Wintel, Solaris, and Linux operating systems.
- Programming knowledge (ASP, PHP, C#, etc.) and Active Directory domain design.
- Identifying zero-day exploits and emerging threats.
Soft Skills: Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership abilities; results-oriented with strong analytical skills.
Why Join Us?
- Lead a strategic offensive security function in a dynamic and growing organization.
- Work with a talented team of cybersecurity professionals.
- Be at the forefront of defending against emerging cyber threats in Dubai’s thriving tech ecosystem.
If you have the expertise, leadership, and vision to shape the offensive security strategy of a major organization, we want to hear from you!
Apply now and lead the fight against cyber threats.
