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Sophos

Subscription-based cybersecurity for endpoints, networks, MDR

Senior Threat Analyst

Security Operations & Incident ResponseUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeRemote in JapanNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of hands-on experience in a Security Operations Center, Managed Detection and Response environment, or cybersecurity-focused IT role.
  • Demonstrated experience leading incident response, including containment, mitigation, and recovery during active security incidents.
  • Strong experience with endpoint and network security tools, including EDR, XDR, IDS/IPS, and malware defense platforms, with the ability to validate and triage complex alerts.
  • Hands-on threat hunting experience and a solid understanding of attacker behavior and patterns.
  • In-depth knowledge of adversary tactics and techniques, including obfuscation, persistence, privilege escalation, lateral movement, and defense evasion, and the ability to identify them in real-world environments.
  • Strong working knowledge of Windows workstation and server operating systems, plus experience in Linux (Ubuntu, Debian, or Red Hat) or macOS environments.
  • Ability to analyze Windows event logs and other telemetry data.
  • Understanding of network traffic analysis, including TCP/IP, routing, switching, and protocols.
  • Experience mentoring, coaching, or reviewing the work of other analysts.
  • Troubleshooting and analytical thinking skills, with attention to detail in investigations and case documentation.
  • Written and verbal communication skills to explain findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Business-level Japanese (JLPT N2 or above, or native-level) and business-level English, written and spoken.
  • Willingness to participate in shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor, investigate, and respond to alerts generated by the Sophos security stack, including EDR/XDR capabilities.
  • Act as the escalation point for Tier I and Tier II analysts, leading complex and high-severity investigations through resolution.
  • Lead technical responses to major security incidents, coordinating containment and remediation activities with customers and internal teams.
  • Mentor and coach Tier I and Tier II analysts, and quality-review case work to ensure thorough and accurate investigation practices.
  • Analyze suspicious activity end to end to assess scope, impact, and risk.
  • Identify and respond to cyber threats across customer environments using approved playbooks and tools.
  • Document findings, investigative steps, and outcomes in the MDR case management platform.
  • Plan and lead hypothesis-driven threat hunts across the MDR customer base, informed by threat intelligence and adversary behavior.
  • Investigate phishing emails, suspicious binaries, and behavioral anomalies.
  • Improve detections by identifying recurring false positives and coverage gaps, and authoring or refining detection logic.
  • Stay informed about threat actor behaviors, MITRE ATT&CK techniques, and Sophos threat research updates.
  • Research emerging indicators of compromise, active exploits, and vulnerabilities.
  • Author and maintain playbooks, knowledge base articles, and documentation, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Participate in shift rotations and ensure timely, detailed handovers between global teams.
  • Manage case workflows by creating cases, tracking progress, and following up with clients until resolution.
  • Communicate with clients in English and Japanese through chat, phone, and tickets, explaining findings and recommended actions.
  • Contribute to developing Security Operations processes and provide feedback on tooling.

Desired Qualifications

  • Strong knowledge of the MITRE ATT&CK framework and its application in detection and response.
  • Experience working with SIEM platforms and managing enterprise security telemetry.
  • Ability to write and interpret SQL queries for data analysis and investigation.
  • Experience with OSQuery.
  • Programming and scripting skills, particularly PowerShell.
  • Advanced cybersecurity certifications, such as GCIH, GCFA, GCIA, GREM, OSCP, CISSP, or equivalent.

About the Company

Sophos

Subscription-based cybersecurity for endpoints, networks, MDR

Sophos provides cybersecurity solutions for businesses, covering endpoint, network, and mobile security. Its products work through Sophos Central, a cloud-based console that unifies management of all security tools, plus MDR that monitors and responds to incidents. It differentiates itself by offering an integrated, single-vendor security stack across devices, networks, and mobile, all under one subscription with centralized management. The goal is to prevent digital threats and simplify security operations for organizations of all sizes.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Abingdon, United Kingdom
Founded
1985

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