SMBC Group

Senior Penetration Tester - Security Assurance Section (RMI Telecommunication Security Supervisory Dep)

SMBC Group  •  Japan (Onsite)  •  21 hours ago
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Job Description

About Organization

At Rakuten Mobile Security Assurance, you will help secure one of the world's most advanced cloud-native telecom networks, protecting millions of customers across digital, mobile, cloud, and AI-driven services. We work on cutting-edge offensive security challenges spanning 4G/5G telecom platforms, cloud-native infrastructure, APIs, AI/ML systems, and emerging technologies.

We offer an environment where innovation is encouraged, continuous learning is supported, and security experts are empowered to make a direct business impact. You will work alongside industry-leading engineers, build next-generation security capabilities, leverage AI to transform security testing, and contribute to protecting critical telecommunications infrastructure at scale.

Job Duties

  • Comprehensive Penetration Testing:Conduct manual and automated testing of web/mobile applications, APIs, cloud platforms, and network infrastructure.

  • AI/ML Security Assessments:Evaluate LLM-based systems, AI agents, RAG implementations, and MLOps pipelines. Identify vulnerabilities such as prompt injection, insecure model integrations, data leakage, and AI supply chain risks.

  • Telecom Security Testing:Execute security assessments on telecom-specific systems, including BSS/OSS applications, eSIM platforms, subscriber management, and mobile network services.

  • Red Teaming & Adversary Emulation:Support red team exercises, conduct attack path analysis, and perform exploit validation using realistic attacker techniques.

  • Design & Code Review:Perform source code reviews, secure design reviews, and architecture-level security assessments.

  • Reporting & Remediation:Develop proof-of-concepts, create detailed technical reports, and provide actionable remediation recommendations. Validate fixes through re-testing.

  • Research & Innovation:Research emerging attack techniques, exploit methodologies, and AI-assisted offensive security methods.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Experience:10+ years of hands-on penetration testing and application security experience.

  • Technical Expertise:Deep expertise in web, mobile, API, cloud, infrastructure, and AI security testing.

  • Tooling:Proficiency with Burp Suite, Kali Linux, Metasploit, BloodHound, Nmap, Nessus, and modern offensive security frameworks.

  • Scripting/Coding:Strong knowledge of Python, JavaScript, Bash, or PowerShell for testing and automation.

  • Cloud/Infrastructure:Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerized environments (Kubernetes, Docker).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Telecom Expertise:Experience with telecom technologies, mobile core networks, BSS/OSS systems, and cloud-native telecom applications.

  • Certifications:OSCP, CRTP, CRTO, OSEP, OSWE, GPEN, GXPN, or equivalent.

  • Specialized Skills:

    • AI/LLM security testing and adversarial machine learning.

    • Red team operations and advanced exploit development.

    • Bug bounty, vulnerability research, and AI-assisted penetration testing.

Languages:

English (Overall - 3 - Advanced)、 Japanese (Overall - 2 - Intermediate)

SMBC Group

About SMBC Group

SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group. Headquartered in Tokyo and with a 400-year history, SMBC Group offers a diverse range of financial services, including banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance. The Group has more than 150 offices and 120,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) is the holding company of SMBC Group, one of the three largest banking groups in Japan. SMFG's shares trade on the Tokyo and Nagoya stock exchanges, and its ADRs trade on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: SMFG).

Americas: https://www.smbcgroup.com/

EMEA: https://www.smbcgroup.com/emea/

APAC: https://www.smbc.co.jp/asia/

Tokyo: https://www.smfg.co.jp/english/

Industry
Finance & Insurance
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Tokyo, JP
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
co.jp
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