Japan ISO- Security Engineering Lead (KP)

Job Description

Career Opportunity: (ISO) Japan Security Engineering Lead in Japan Tokyo (Hybrid) !

Japan Security Engineering Lead (English Fluent Japanese Intermediate Preferred)

Company Overview

Our client is a leading global organization in the insurance and financial services space operating across multiple international markets. With a strong focus on technology and innovation the company is committed to building secure scalable and future-ready digital ecosystems.

This is a high-impact leadership role where you will drive security engineering initiatives across both on-premise and cloud environments (AWS Azure GCP).

You will act as a key technical expert leading security strategy managing advanced security tools and ensuring robust protection of enterprise systems and data across Japan and APAC regions.

Your Role and Responsibilities

Drive security engineering efforts across the organizations Security Stack (Crowdstrike Tanium Qualys Imperva DAM/DAS Microsoft Purview/Defender ProofPoint Trend Micro Varonis SafeBreach Agari DMARC Prisma Wiz)

Secure both enterprise-level on-premise and cloud environments

Work across IaaS PaaS and SaaS models to ensure comprehensive security coverage

Manage security across multiple cloud platforms including AWS Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Microsoft Azure (Azure)

Apply strong expertise in on-premise and cloud security architectures

Drive vulnerability management and network defense strategies

Protect enterprise cloud workloads and data across cloud and hybrid environments

Act as a key technical expert for the Information Security Organization and related teams

Provide security support and guidance across Japan and APAC regions

Lead deployment and management of enterprise security tools across cloud and on-prem systems

Act as a trusted advisor on security risks architecture and best practices

Collaborate with global security infrastructure and application teams

Drive implementation of cloud security policies standards and controls

Monitor and mitigate security risks across enterprise environments

Mentor team members and support security awareness across teams

Experience and Qualifications

Bachelors degree (or equivalent) in Cybersecurity IT Computer Science or related field
Fluent English and intermediate Japanese (for communication with local teams)
12 years of experience in on-premise and cloud security (AWS Azure GCP)
3 years in leadership / team management roles
8 years of hands-on experience in cloud security posture management DevOps security and IaC-based automation

Technical Expertise:
Strong understanding of cloud & hybrid environments (IaaS / PaaS / SaaS / IDaaS)
Experience securing Kubernetes (AKS EKS GKS) Azure Functions and cloud-native workloads
Knowledge of vulnerability management threat detection and exploitation techniques
Expertise in infrastructure hardening (Windows & Linux) Active Directory and OS security
Strong understanding of networking (TCP/IP HTTP) endpoint security and incident response
Experience with SIEM tools and integrations (CrowdStrike preferred)
Familiarity with API security virtualization and cloud services

Security Standards & Tools:
Knowledge of security frameworks like NIST CIS Benchmarks DISA STIG
Familiarity with ISO 27001/27002 PCI DSS SOX
Experience with scripting (PowerShell Python Linux shell)
Certifications like CISSP CCSP Security or cloud certifications are a plus

Additional Strengths:
Strong troubleshooting skills (performance crash analysis release blockers)
Self-driven with ownership mindset and accountability
Strong communication collaboration and ability to work in global teams
Proven ability to lead mentor and drive results in a fast-paced environment

Good Reasons to Join

Own Security at Scale
Lead enterprise-wide security across cloud and on-prem systems in a high-impact environment

Work with Advanced Security Stack
Hands-on exposure to cutting-edge tools and global security frameworks

Regional & Global Influence
Play a key role in shaping security strategy across Japan & APAC

Work Location

Tokyo Japan (Hybrid)

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