We are hiring a Vice President – Penetration Testing & Red Team to lead the offensive cyber security function within a large, complex enterprise environment.
The role is open to expats, full relocation package provided by the bank.
This is a hands-on leadership role for an experienced penetration tester who can operate at depth while building and running a mature Red Team capability across applications, infrastructure, cloud, and emerging technologies.
The Role
You will own the penetration testing and red team strategy, leading internal and third-party resources to proactively identify and exploit weaknesses before real attackers do.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading and expanding an in-house Red Team (strategy, tooling, methodology, delivery)
Managing enterprise-wide penetration testing and vulnerability assessment programmes
Conducting and overseeing advanced testing of:
Internet-facing and internal applications
Networks, servers, databases, and cloud environments
Active Directory, identity and access controls
Designing and executing simulated attack scenarios, threat-led testing, and adversary emulation
Managing relationships with external penetration testing vendors
Providing expert guidance on security architecture, control weaknesses, and remediation
Advising senior stakeholders on offensive security risk and emerging threats
Supporting risk, technology, and business teams on new technologies and security design
Ensuring testing aligns with internal security standards and regulatory expectations
About You
15+ years in offensive cyber security, penetration testing, and red team operations at a large international bank
Proven experience leading penetration testing teams (in-house and outsourced)
Deep hands-on expertise with:
Application & infrastructure testing
Network security, firewalls, and operating systems (Windows, Linux, Unix)
Active Directory and identity attack paths
Strong understanding of advanced exploitation techniques and emerging threats
Programming/scripting experience (e.g. Python, C#, PHP, ASP or similar)
Comfortable engaging at senior management level while remaining technically credible
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in IT or a related discipline (Master's preferred)
CISSP / CISM / CISA (mandatory)
Additional offensive certifications (e.g. OSCP/OSCE) are advantageous
Why Join
Senior, visible role with real influence on cyber defence strategy
Opportunity to build and mature a Red Team within a complex environment
Competitive executive compensation package
Dubai-based role with exposure to enterprise-scale technology
Apply directly via LinkedIn or reach out for a confidential discussion.
Only candidates with deep penetration testing and red team leadership experience will be considered.
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