About Us
Sophos is a cybersecurity leader defending 600,000 organizations globally with an AI-driven platform and expert-led services. Sophos meets organizations wherever they are in their security maturity and grows with them to defeat cyberattacks. Its solutions combine machine learning, automation, and real-time threat intelligence with frontline human expertise from Sophos X-Ops to deliver advanced, 24/7 threat monitoring, detection, and response.
Sophos offers industry-leading managed detection and response (MDR) alongside a comprehensive portfolio of cybersecurity technologies — including endpoint, network, email, and cloud security, extended detection and response (XDR), identity threat detection and response (ITDR), and next-gen SIEM. Together with expert advisory services, these capabilities help organizations proactively reduce risk and respond faster, with the visibility and scalability needed to stay ahead of evolving threats.
Sophos goes to market with a global partner ecosystem, including Managed Service Providers (MSPs), Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs), resellers and distributors, marketplace integrations, and cyber risk partners, giving organizations the flexibility to choose trusted relationships when securing their business. Sophos is headquartered in Oxford, U.K. More information is available at
www.sophos.com.
Role Summary
ペネトレーションテスト・シニアアドバイザーコンサルタントは、情報セキュリティの脅威インテリジェンスを活用し、クライアント環境内の脆弱性を特定・悪用することで、グループをサポートします。この役職の主な担当領域は、アプリケーションセキュリティ(Webアプリケーションの侵入テスト、APIテスト)またはネットワークセキュリティ(脆弱性評価、外部侵入テスト、内部侵入テストなど)のいずれかとなります。両方の分野での経験は必須ではありませんが、経験があれば尚可です。
The Penetration Testing Senior Advisor Consultant supports the Group by applying information security threat intelligence to identify and exploit vulnerabilities within our client’s environments. The focus area for this role is either application security (web application penetration testing, API testing) or network security (vulnerability assessments, external penetration tests, internal penetration tests, etc.). Candidates are not expected to be experienced in both although that would be a plus
Conduct application security assessments (web, mobile, API, etc.) using off-the-shelf or internally developed exploitation tools to execute manual testing for advanced attacks
Conduct network penetration testing assessments (external pen test, internal pen test, etc.)
Produce and deliver vulnerability and exploit information to clients in the form of a professional security assessment report
Conduct client conference calls to include, but not limited to project kick-off calls, notification of high/critical findings during the testing process, and close out calls to review test findings, evidence, process steps to reproduce, and remediation recommendations
Perform proactive research to identify and understand new threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits
Conduct exploitation testing using off-the-shelf or self-developed exploitation tools and document findings for client remediation
Excel as both a self-directed individual contributor and as a member of a larger team
Perform other essential duties as assigned
Minimum of 6 years of experience with penetration testing
Minimum of 6 years of experience with at least one of the following: Nmap, Metasploit, Kali Linux, Burp Suite
Native-level Japanese language skills (At minimum, business-level Japanese language skills are required)
Desirable
Offensive certifications such as CEH, WAPT, GPEN, GWAPT, GAWN, OSCP, etc.
Knowledge of NetSparker and AppScan operating systems administration and internals (Microsoft Windows / Linux)
Understanding of TCP/IP networking at a technical level
Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field; or equivalent professional experience
Experience with various application attack vectors, security test processes and strong knowledge of common vulnerabilities (i.e. OWASP Top 10)
Working knowledge of SQL and high-level languages
Good technical communication skills, both written and verbal; good analytical and problem solving skills