About the Position

Incident Response Consultant

Japan

Threat Intelligence & Cybersecurity – Threat Research

Permanent

Remote

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

Incident Response Consultants support clients who face increasingly sophisticated security threats on a daily basis-not only by responding to incidents as they occur, but also by helping them prepare in advance for effective incident handling. For incidents ranging from small-scale to complex and large-scale breaches, we assist clients by conducting technical investigations, identifying the root cause and scope of impact based on attacker behavior, and providing tailored response recommendations.

Responsibilities

インシデント対応およびデジタルフォレンジック調査の実施
複数のホストや広範なネットワークに及ぶ複雑なインシデントについて、痕跡/データを収集・分析し、他のコンサルタントによる調査結果の検証を通じて技術的調査を実施
インシデント調査結果と推奨される対応策を報告書にまとめ、事後報告会で発表
脅威インテリジェンスチーム（Counter Threat Unit / CTU）およびテクニカルテストチームとの技術的な課題について情報共有を行う
技術実践トレーニングの講師
標的型攻撃に対する脅威ハンティングプロジェクトへの参加および主導

Requirements

インシデント対応、デジタルフォレンジック、またはネットワークフォレンジックの分野で3年以上の実務経験
Encase、FTK、X-Ways、F-Response、Volatility、または1つ以上のオープンソースフォレンジックツールの使用経験が1年以上あること
高度な技術コミュニケーション能力（口頭および書面）。インシデント発生時に顧客と連携して複雑なセキュリティ問題を解決し、顧客管理部門に報告する能力など
マルウェア分析の経験があること
脆弱性およびそれらの検出・分析ツールに関する知識
コンピュータサイエンス、コンピュータ工学、電子工学、または関連技術分野の学士号、もしくは同等の実務経験
オペレーティングシステム管理（Microsoft Windows/Linux）の経験があること
攻撃者の動機、および攻撃者が使用する技術・戦略・手順に関する理解
ISO 27001/2、FISMA、PCI、HITRUST、NIST 800シリーズ、CoBIT、PCIのいずれか、または複数の規格に関する知識
部門責任者・経営陣への報告経験、および技術レベルや組織役割が異なる顧客担当者に合わせた技術内容の報告経験
GREM、GCFA、GCFE、CISA、またはCISSPのいずれかの資格を保有していること
英語でのコミュニケーション能力
日本語ネイティブレベル（最低限、ビジネスレベルの日本語能力が必要）

We Offer

Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach.
Our people – we innovate and create, all of which are accompanied by a great sense of fun and team spirit
Employee-led diversity and inclusion networks that build community and provide education and advocacy
Annual charity and fundraising initiatives and volunteer days for employees to support local communities
Global employee sustainability initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint
Global fitness and trivia competitions to keep our bodies and minds sharp
Global wellbeing days for employees to relax and recharge
Monthly wellbeing webinars and training to support employee health and wellbeing

About the Company

At Sophos, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives to fuel innovation. Research shows that candidates sometimes hesitate to apply if they don't check every box in a job description. We challenge that notion. Your unique experiences and skills might be exactly what we need to enhance our team. Don't let a checklist hold you back – we encourage you to apply.

We’re proud of the diverse and inclusive environment we have at Sophos, and we’re committed to ensuring equality of opportunity. We believe that diversity, combined with excellence, builds a better Sophos, so we encourage applicants who can contribute to the diversity of our team. All applicants will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, sex, gender reassignment, marital status, race, religion or belief, color, age, military veteran status, disability, pregnancy, maternity or sexual orientation. We want to give you every opportunity to show us your best self, so if there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know.

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