Principal Consultant - Offensive Security Job at Palo Alto Networks (Tokyo)

Principal Consultant - Offensive Security

Palo Alto Networks

Location:
Japan , Tokyo

Category:
IT - Software Development

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Salary:

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Job Description:

The Principal Consultant on the Offensive Security team is focused on assessing and challenging the security posture across a comprehensive portfolio of clients. The individual will have experience leading Red & Purple team engagements. They will be the client’s advocate for cybersecurity best practices related to offensive security and will provide strong recommendations in this domain.

Job Responsibility:

Performs client penetration testing to find any vulnerabilities or weaknesses that might be exploited by a malicious party, using open-source, custom, and commercial testing tools - Red Team experience essential
Ability to assist in scoping engagements by clearly articulating various penetration approaches and methodologies to audiences ranging from highly technical to executive personnel
Report generation that clearly communicates testing and assessment details, results, and remediation recommendations to clients
Develop scripts, tools, and methodologies to automate and streamline internal processes and engagements
Conducts periodic scans of networks to find and detect vulnerabilities
Conducts IT application testing, cybersecurity tool and systems analysis, system and network administration, and systems engineering support for the sustainment of information technology systems (mobile application testing, penetration testing, application, security, and hardware testing)
Conduct threat hunting and/or compromise assessment engagements to identify active or dormant indicators of compromise (IoCs) using Crypsis and Palo Alto Networks’ threat hunting tools (and/or client owned hunting instrumentation where applicable)
Conduct cloud penetration testing engagements to assess specific workloads (i.e., AWS, GCP, Azure, containers, or other PaaS and SaaS instances) for vulnerabilities and subsequently attempt to exploit identified weakness after receiving permission from client stakeholders
Provide recommendations to clients on specific security measures to monitor and protect sensitive data and systems from infiltration and cyber-attacks including response and recovery of a data security breach
Ability to perform travel requirements as needed to meet business demands

Requirements:

6+ years of professional experience leading Red & Purple team engagements, Advanced Attack Simulations, OSINT research, social engineering techniques, bespoke security assessments and exploit development
Experience testing a range of technologies (Active Directory, major OSs, cloud environments, IoT / OT) and using a range of security tools and technologies inc AI-enabled to automate and tailor engagements
Demonstrate a deep understanding of how malicious software works (i.e.-malware, trojans, rootkits, etc.)
Ability to modify known and/or craft custom exploits manually without dependence on consumer tools such as Metasploit
Strong knowledge of tools and techniques used to conduct network, wireless, and web application penetration testing
Familiarity with web application penetration testing and code auditing to find security gaps and vulnerabilities
Experience with penetration testing, administering, and troubleshooting major flavors of Linux, Windows, and major cloud IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS providers (i.e., AWS, GCP, and Azure)
Experience with scripting and editing existing code and programming using one or more of the following - Perl, Python, ruby, bash, C/C++, C#, or Java
Experience with security assessment tools, including Nessus, OpenVAS, MobSF Metasploit, Burp Suite Pro, Cobalt Strike, Bloodhound, and Empire
Knowledge of application, database, and web server design and implementation
Knowledge of network vulnerability assessments, web and cloud application security testing, network penetration testing, red teaming, security operations, or 'hunt'
Knowledge of open security testing standards and projects, including OWASP & MITRE ATT&CK
Ability to read and use the results of mobile code, malicious code, and anti-virus software
Knowledge of computer forensic tools, technologies, and methods
Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Digital Forensics, Cyber Security, or equivalent years of professional experience to meet job requirements and expectations or equivalent military experience required
Hold industry leading certifications from OffSec (OSCE / OSCP / OSWP etc), CREST, GIAC (SANS), and preferably published vulnerabilities, competition winners, conference talks, and published papers or thought leadership

Nice to have:

Identified ability to grow into a valuable contributor to the practice and, specifically develop an external presence via public speaking, conferences, and/or publications
have credibility, executive presence, and gravitas
be able to have a meaningful delivery contribution
have the potential and capacity to understand all aspects of the business and an excellent understanding of PANW products
be collaborative and able to build relationships internally, externally, and across all PANW functions, including the account teams

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Job Posted:
February 19, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Remote work

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Principal Consultant - Offensive Security

Palo Alto Networks

Location:
Japan , Tokyo

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Nice to have:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 19, 2026

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