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Sophos

Subscription-based cybersecurity for endpoints, networks, MDR

Incident Response Consultant

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

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of practical experience in incident response, digital forensics, or network forensics.
  • At least 1 year of experience using EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, F-Response, Volatility, or one or more open-source forensic tools.
  • Ability to communicate complex security issues effectively with customers during incidents and report to customer management.
  • Experience in malware analysis.
  • Knowledge of vulnerabilities and tools used to detect and analyze them.
  • A bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electronics, or a related technical field, or equivalent work experience.
  • Experience administering Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems.
  • Understanding of attacker motivations and the techniques, tactics, and procedures attackers use.
  • Knowledge of one or more of ISO 27001/2, FISMA, PCI, HITRUST, the NIST 800 series, or CoBIT.
  • Experience reporting to department heads and management and tailoring technical reports to customer contacts with varying technical levels and organizational roles.
  • At least one certification in GREM, GCFA, GCFE, CISA, or CISSP.
  • Ability to communicate in English.
  • Native-level Japanese proficiency, with at least business-level Japanese required.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct incident response and digital forensic investigations.
  • Conduct technical investigations of complex incidents involving multiple hosts and extensive networks by collecting and analyzing evidence and reviewing other consultants' findings.
  • Prepare reports on incident findings and recommended responses, and present them at debriefing sessions.
  • Communicate technical issues with the Threat Intelligence team (Counter Threat Unit) and the Technical Testing team.
  • Instruct technical hands-on training.
  • Participate in and lead threat-hunting projects against targeted attacks.

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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