Senior Penetration Testing & Red Team Engineer at CCDS

Cairo, Cairo, Egypt -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Penetration Testing, Red Team Operations, TCP/IP, Operating Systems, Active Directory, Web Application Security, OWASP Top 10, Common Attack Techniques, Metasploit, Burp Suite Pro, Nmap, SQLmap, Linux, Scripting, Python, PowerShell

Industry

Information Technology & Services

Description

CCDS is seeking a Senior Penetration Testing & Red Team Engineer to perform advanced offensive security assessments and red team activities. The role focuses on identifying real-world security weaknesses across enterprise and client environments, simulating adversarial attacks, and delivering high-quality technical findings with clear remediation guidance. Key Responsibilities Technical Execution Conduct penetration testing across: External and internal networks Web applications, APIs, and mobile applications Cloud and hybrid environments Perform exploitation, privilege escalation, and lateral movement within approved scope. Support red team simulations under defined Rules of Engagement (RoE). Vulnerability & Risk Analysis Identify, validate, and prioritize security vulnerabilities. Develop proof-of-concept (PoC) exploits where permitted. Analyze root causes, attack paths, and potential business impact. Reporting & Documentation Produce clear, accurate, and actionable technical reports. Document exploitation steps, evidence, and impact in a structured manner. Support retesting activities and validation of remediation efforts. Collaboration & Technical Support Work closely with team leads and peers throughout engagement lifecycles. Provide technical input during scoping and planning phases. Support and mentor junior engineers through guidance and knowledge sharing. Required Skills & Experience 4–6 years of hands-on experience in penetration testing and/or red team operations. Strong understanding of: TCP/IP, operating systems, and Active Directory environments Web application security and OWASP Top 10 Common attack techniques, tools, and adversary behaviors Proven ability to work independently on complex testing scenarios. Tools & Technologies (Preferred) Burp Suite Pro, Metasploit Nmap, Nikto, SQLmap BloodHound, CrackMapExec Linux environments and scripting (Bash, Python, PowerShell) Certifications (Preferred) OSCP, eJPT, CRTP, GWAPT, PNPT (or equivalent) Medical Insurance Paid Time Off Training & Development Performance Bonus

Responsibilities

The Senior Penetration Testing & Red Team Engineer will conduct advanced offensive security assessments and red team activities to identify security weaknesses. They will simulate adversarial attacks and deliver technical findings with remediation guidance.