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Penetration Testing Senior Advisor Consultant

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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.

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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
  • 市販または社内で開発された攻撃ツールを使用して、アプリケーションのセキュリティ評価(Web、モバイル、APIなど)を実施し、高度な攻撃に対する手動テストを行う 

  • ネットワーク侵入テスト評価(外部侵入テスト、内部侵入テストなど)を実施する 

  • 脆弱性および攻撃に関する情報を専門的なセキュリティ評価レポートとしてクライアントに提供する 

  • プロジェクトキックオフ会議、テスト過程における高/重大な発見事項の通知、テスト結果、証拠、再現手順、修復推奨事項を確認するための終了会議など、クライアントとの電話会議を実施する 

  • 新たな脅威、脆弱性、および攻撃を特定し理解するための積極的な調査を行う。 

  • 市販または自社開発の攻撃ツールを使用して攻撃テストを実施し、クライアントの対策のために結果を文書化する。 

  • 自律的に業務を遂行できる個人としても、また大規模なチームの一員としても優れた能力を発揮する 

  • その他、割り当てられた必須業務を遂行する 

  • 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
    • ペネトレーションテストの実務経験6年以上 

    • NmapMetasploitKali LinuxBurp Suiteのいずれかのうち少なくとも1つにおいて6年以上の実務経験 

    • ネイティブレベルの日本語能力(最低でもビジネスレベルの日本語能力が必要) 

     

    応募要件 ―WANT)】 

    • CEHWAPTGPENGWAPTGAWNOSCPなどの攻撃型セキュリティ関連の資格 

    • NetSparkerおよびAppScanの運用管理および内部構造(Microsoft Windows / Linuxに関する知識 

    • TCP/IPネットワークに関する技術的な理解 

    • コンピュータサイエンス、コンピュータ工学、電気工学、または関連技術分野の学士号、あるいは同等の実務経験 

    • 様々なアプリケーション攻撃ベクトルやセキュリティテストプロセスに関する経験、および一般的な脆弱性(例:OWASP Top 10)に関する深い知識 

    • SQLおよび高水準言語の実務知識 

    • 優れた技術的コミュニケーション能力(文章および口頭)、優れた分析力および問題解決能力 

  • 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) 
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    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
  • Location & Eligibility

    Where is the job
    Japan
    Remote within one country
    Who can apply
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    Posted
    January 23, 2026
    First seen
    April 9, 2026
    Last seen
    May 5, 2026

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