Senior Penetration Testing Analyst

Sophos; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm is seeking a Senior Penetration Testing Analyst to support in identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities. The role includes conducting assessments, producing reports, and leading security services. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in web application penetration testing and tools such as Nmap or Metasploit. Proficiency in Japanese and English is mandatory. The position primarily operates remotely, with some roles being hybrid.

Benefits

Remote-first working model

Employee-led diversity networks

Annual charity initiatives

Global wellbeing days

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience with web application or penetration testing.
• Experience with security testing processes and common vulnerabilities.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP networking at a technical level.

Responsibilities

• Conduct application and network security assessments using exploitation tools.
• Produce professional security assessment reports for clients.
• Perform proactive research to identify new threats and vulnerabilities.
• Lead security services as a service owner.

Skills

Web application penetration testing

Network penetration testing

Vulnerability assessments

Native-level Japanese

Business-level English

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Nmap

Metasploit

Kali Linux

Burp Suite

Job description

About Us

Sophos is a global leader and innovator of advanced security solutions for defeating cyberattacks. The company acquired Secureworks in February 2025, bringing together two pioneers that have redefined the cybersecurity industry with their innovative, native AI-optimized services, technologies and products. Sophos is now the largest pure-play Managed Detection and Response (MDR) provider, supporting more than 28,000 organizations. In addition to MDR and other services, Sophos’ complete portfolio includes industry-leading endpoint, network, email, and cloud security that interoperate and adapt to defend through the Sophos Central platform. Secureworks provides the innovative, market-leading Taegis XDR/MDR, identity threat detection and response (ITDR), next-gen SIEM capabilities, managed risk, and a comprehensive set of advisory services. Sophos sells all these solutions through reseller partners, Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) worldwide, defending more than 600,000 organizations worldwide from phishing, ransomware, data theft, other every day and state-sponsored cybercrimes. The solutions are powered by historical and real-time threat intelligence from Sophos X-Ops and the newly added Counter Threat Unit (CTU). Sophos is headquartered in Oxford, U.K. More information is available at www.sophos.com.

Role Summary

The Senior Penetration Testing Analyst supports 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), network security (vulnerability assessments, external penetration tests, internal penetration tests, etc.), Red Team Testing(cyberattack simulation). Candidates are not expected to be experienced in all areas although that would be a plus.

What You Will Do

• Conduct application security assessments (web, mobile, API, etc.) using off-the-shelf or internally developed exploitation tools to execute manual testing for advanced attacks OR 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.
• Technically help and influence junior teammates to grow together.
• Lead our security services as a service owner

What You Will Bring

• Minimum of 5 years of experience with web application or penetration testing
• Minimum of 5 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 GPEN, GWAPT, OSCP, OSEP, OSWE, OSWP etc.
• 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)
• Experience with penetration testing skills against Windows Active Directory or various cloud services such as AWS/Azure/GCP
• Working knowledge of SQL and high-level languages
• Business-level English language skills
• Good technical communication skills, both written and verbal; good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability and relevant experience in influencing teammates technically, to help them to succeed in their assigned projects.

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Ready to Join Us?

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.

What's Great About Sophos?

· Sophos operates a remote-first working model, making remote work the primary option for most employees. However, some roles may necessitate a hybrid approach. While we are a remote first organization, applicants must have legal authorization to work in the jurisdiction where the position is posted, without requiring employer sponsorship.

· 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

Our Commitment To You

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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