Senior Security Engineer (Japanese Speaking)

Overview

A leading Japanese IT services and system integration company is seeking an experienced Senior IT Project Manager with a strong background in application development to join a long-term onsite project supporting a major Japanese financial institution in Singapore.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security assessments to identify risks and issues, and propose practical improvement plans.
• Support the design, evaluation, and implementation of cybersecurity solutions such as EDR, SASE, Zero Trust, and endpoint/network security measures.
• Assist with PoC (Proof of Concept) activities, vendor evaluations, technical workshops, and discussions with clients.
• Prepare assessment reports, technical documentation, project deliverables, and presentation materials.
• Collaborate with clients, internal teams, and vendors to ensure cybersecurity projects are delivered on time and within scope.
• Continuously stay up to date with cybersecurity technologies, threat trends, and best practices to enhance service quality.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology (IT), Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• More than 5 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity, security engineering, security assessments, solution implementation, or cybersecurity consulting.
• Experience conducting security assessments, gap analyses, risk identification, and developing improvement or remediation plans.
• Experience collaborating with clients and stakeholders in consulting, project delivery, or advisory engagements.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Knowledge and practical experience in areas such as EDR, SASE, Zero Trust, endpoint security, network security, cloud security, vulnerability management, and security governance.
• Ability to understand cybersecurity risks and translate technical findings into actionable recommendations.
• Ability to clearly explain cybersecurity risks, solutions, and priorities to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience implementing or operating Cato Cloud or similar SASE platforms.
• Knowledge of security frameworks such as the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, CIS Controls, and ISO/IEC 27001.
• Understanding of network and infrastructure technologies including firewalls, VPN, routing, Active Directory, Microsoft 365 security, and cloud connectivity.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, Security+, CySA+, GIAC, Microsoft Security, AWS Security, Azure Security, or vendor-specific credentials.
• Japanese language capability or experience working with Japanese companies and regional stakeholders.(for effective communication both internally and externally.)
  
  

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