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Leapstrides Consulting

Senior Offensive and Defensive Engineer (Cybersecurity)

Leapstrides Consulting
United Arab Emirates · Full-time · Mid-Senior

We’re looking for a Senior Offensive and Defensive Engineer to lead high-stakes red team operations, covert penetration testing, and advanced defense bypass strategies. This isn’t theory — this is hands-on, real-world security where your expertise directly strengthens the resilience of critical systems.


If you’ve spent years on the frontlines of cybersecurity — exposing weaknesses others can’t see, executing red team missions under pressure, and staying two steps ahead of attackers — this is where your expertise becomes mission-critical. Your ability to outthink, outmaneuver, and out-innovate will set the standard for how threats are identified, neutralized, and prevented.


What You’ll Do


  • Lead red team operations across real-network offensive and defensive exercises.
  • Conduct advanced penetration testing, focusing on covert techniques and anti-tracing.
  • Develop and deploy cutting-edge bypass methods to challenge and strengthen defenses.
  • Audit systems, exploit vulnerabilities, and recommend practical defense improvements.
  • Research, innovate, and refine next-generation cybersecurity practices.


What We’re Looking For


You’re not just a security engineer — you’re a strategist and operator. Here’s what sets you apart:

  • 5+ years of Red Team operation experience
  • Mastery in at least two technical domains: cloud penetration, internal domain, code auditing, mobile/OT security, or bypass techniques
  • Hands-on expertise in web offensive/defensive strategies, asset collection, and exploitation
  • Proven track record in covert ops with strong anti-tracing capabilities
  • Proficiency in Golang, Python, Shell, and/or Java
  • Strong problem-solving ability, team collaboration, and communication skills


Why This Role?


  • Work in one of the world’s most dynamic cybersecurity environments
  • Based in Abu Dhabi, visa and relocation support provided
  • Collaborate with senior global security leaders and influence how critical systems are protected
  • Competitive compensation and the opportunity to push the limits of your craft daily


Selection Process


  1. First interview with the Overseas Chief Security Officer & Head of Security Laboratory
  2. Final interview with the CEO


Who Can Apply


This role is open exclusively to Chinese nationals. Fluency in Chinese language is required.


Your Next Steps


If you’re a cybersecurity professional who thrives at the intersection of offense and defense, and meets the requirements detailed above, we want to hear from you. Apply now by filling out the form, and let’s start the conversation.

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Posted
Sep 02, 2025
Type
Full-time
Level
Mid-Senior
Location
Abu Dhabi

Industries

Computer Network Security Technology Information Media IT System Operations Maintenance

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Information Technology

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