Cybersecurity Consultant Red Team TLPT Tokyo

This is a highly practical Offensive Security consulting role focused on exposing real-world attack paths and strengthening enterprise cyber resilience.

As a Cyber Security Consultant specialising in Red Team and TLPT, you will simulate advanced cyber attacks to identify true organisational weaknesses and drive meaningful security improvements.

This role is ideal for professionals with strong hands-on technical skills who want to operate at the cutting edge of offensive security within a global consulting environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute Red Team operations and Threat-Led Penetration Testing (TLPT) engagements.
• Design realistic attack scenarios, conduct intrusion simulations, and perform end-to-end validation and assessment.
• Collaborate with defensive teams through Purple Teaming to improve detection and response capabilities.
• Deliver practical and actionable security improvement recommendations based on test results.
• Prepare and present findings to executives and security leadership, including reports and briefing materials.
• Design and conduct cybersecurity training and attack simulation exercises.
• Collaborate with global Red Team members to apply the latest attack techniques and methodologies.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Experience:

• Hands-on experience in Red Team operations or TLPT, including scenario-based penetration testing.
• Experience designing attack scenarios and executing cyber attack simulations.
• Practical experience conducting risk assessments and security improvement proposals based on testing results.
• Experience preparing client-facing reports, presentations, and documentation.
• Strong ethical standards with the ability to operate in full compliance with laws and regulations.

Soft Skills:

• Strong sense of responsibility with calm and rational risk judgment.
• Ability to balance technical depth and business perspective.
• Client-focused mindset that prioritises usable and effective security measures.
• Team-oriented approach with a focus on collective success.
• Curiosity and motivation to continuously explore new and emerging attack techniques.

Language Requirements:

• Japanese: Native
• English: Intermediate to Business level

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Penetration testing experience in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience as a lead or core member on Red Team or TLPT engagements.
• Experience developing attack tools or malware, or building testing environments.
• Practical use of MITRE ATT&CK frameworks.
• Security certifications such as OSCP, OSEP, OSEE, CRTP, CRTO, CRTL, CARTP.
• Ability to communicate professionally in English.

About the Company

Our client is a global cybersecurity consulting firm delivering advanced security services across Japan and international markets. Leveraging cutting-edge attack techniques and deep practical expertise, the firm supports organisations in significantly strengthening their cyber defence capabilities.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Join a top-tier Red Team / TLPT organisation with a strong track record in Japan.
• Engage in full-lifecycle offensive security, from attack simulation to improvement delivery.
• Collaborate with Global Red Teams and access world-class methodologies and insights.
• Option to pursue a deep technical specialist career path.
• A culture that values advanced expertise, with flexible working styles including remote work and minimal overtime.

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