We are looking for a Senior Cyber Ops Specialist (Security Services) with deep expertise in security testing and Secure-by-Design practices to help agencies adopt consistent, high-quality security standards and a proactive cyber posture.
You will play a key role in building a safe and secure digital eco-environment through strong cybersecurity governance and operational excellence.
Mandatory Skill(s)
- Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering;
- Must have 8 years of hands-on cybersecurity experience, with strong depth in offensive security and application security;
- Proven expertise in penetration testing across web applications, on-prem and cloud systems, and complex networks;
- Strong capability in manual and automated source code review to identify logic, injection, and cryptographic flaws;
- Experience in identify patterns in testing gaps or recurring code vulnerabilities and provide actionable feedback;
- Deep understanding of secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) and common programming languages (e.g. Java, Python, .NET, JavaScript);
- Proficiency with enterprise security tools (SAST, DAST, SCA, VAPT) and adversary frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK;
- Experience in cloud and DevOps environments, including CI/CD pipelines;
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
Desirable Skill(s)
- Certifications: OSCP, OSWE, CASE, GWEB, CISSP.
Responsibilities
- Define and maintain organization-wide frameworks and SOPs for security testing (VAPT) to ensure consistency and quality across subsidiaries;
- Lead advanced technical operations, including Red Team exercises, deep-dive penetration tests, and adversary simulations to uncover critical vulnerabilities;
- Establish and promote secure coding standards, driving Secure-by-Design practices and integrating security into DevOps pipelines (DevSecOps);
- Oversee source code analysis (SAST, SCA) and recommend tools to improve code quality, resilience, and vulnerability detection;
- Monitor emerging threats and technology trends to continuously update testing standards and security practices;
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, and project teams, fostering a culture of security and knowledge sharing across the organizations.
If you are interested in this role, click on the “Apply to this job” button below or you could also write in with your CV to Cecilia Chong at cecilia@sciente.com quoting the job title.
