Oversee the secure delivery and maintenance of business applications and infrastructure equipment in global environment
Roles/Responsibilities
- Collaborating with IT and business partners to ensure the desired security set up is achieved.
- Designing and implementing security standards and policy guidelines.
- Leading cyber security projects aligned with the Group's resilience plan.
- Managing IT security products/vendors and analyzing security-related information.
- Conducting internal training and workshops on IT security.
- Developing Japan's disaster and cybersecurity response policy and plan.
- Driving projects in line with the companys Cyber Security roadmap.
- Coordinating with SOC and CSIRT teams, both in Japan and globally.
- Promoting continuous improvement of IT security functions.
Required skills
- 5+ years of experience in Cyber Security field.
- Strong understanding of security solutions and designs, and how they affect business processes.
- Broad knowledge of IT Security Technology systems.
- Familiarity with information security frameworks and standards such as NIST, CIS, etc.
- Experience in building and operating IT infrastructure.
- Business-level proficiency in Japanese and English.
*Please note that the company can only select those who are eligible to work in Japan at the time of application.
Preferred skills
- Hands-on programming experience using public clouds (AWS, Azure, etc.)
- Experience in IT auditing, risk registry, or IT risk assessment
- Certification such as the following: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) or other
- Familiarity with and comprehension of Japanese legal and regulatory requirements
- Understanding of current IT security trends and techniques
- Cyber risk governance procedures and measurements
Knowledge of:
- Technologies for preventing data loss;
- Application and Network Penetration Testing Methodologies;
- Threat Intelligence Platforms;
- Security Information and Event Monitoring Solutions;
- Red Team Tools and Testing;
- Mobile and cloud technology;
- Firewall and networking technology;
- Advanced endpoint malware protection
Personal Attributes
- Enthusiastic, lively and adaptable, and capable of multitasking.
- Possessing strong organizational abilities, attention to detail.
- Challenging mindset.
- Capable of handling complex situations and requirements.
- Capable of working independently and promptly.
About our client
Leading insurance company globally. They have a long history in Japan, and boast a very stable business here. Great internal career plan with a track record of promoting those who deliver good results into senior roles.
Great work-life balance and ability to work from home.
Large office in centre of Tokyo with view of mount Fuji.
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