Cyber Security Project Manager | 10M yen

Job Purpose:
- Support local and global projects within the scope of Japan Cyber Defense
- Establish collaborative relationships with local Infrastructure and Application teams as needed
- Plan, execute, and follow up on project tasks
- Drive Audit Remediation activities with stakeholders
- Provide support for Cyber Defense BAU (Business as Usual) tasks

Key Accountabilities:

Project Management:
- Proactively scope and plan projects
- Establish project governance and provide scheduled project reports
- Deliver high-level and detailed reports for various audiences
- Escalate roadblocks and propose solutions in a timely manner
- Track project finances
- Facilitate technical team meetings and governance

Audits:
- Leverage security and IT background to understand audit remediation actions
- Drive audit remediation efforts
- Apply project management strategies to cyber defense audit remediation
- Coordinate with Japan and global stakeholders to complete audit remediations
- Support audit evidence verification and participate in audit discussions

Operations:
- Act as a liaison with Operations teams, both vertically and horizontally
- Closely collaborate with global and local teams to resolve security issues
- Deliver on management-defined Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Required Skills and Experience:

- Native-level Japanese language proficiency
- Business-level English language proficiency
- Knowledge of IT infrastructure, networks, and cloud environments
- Experience with security operations, IT security, security controls, and security audits

Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in security, IT, or network operations
- Experience with deployment and operation of security tools (e.g., proxy, DLP, EDR, AV, access control, SIEM)
- Desired certifications: ITIL, CompTIA Security+, GSEC, GISF, SSCP, CCNA, CCNP, CEH, MTA, etc.

Soft Skills:
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Negotiation capabilities
- Solutions and results-oriented mindset
- Collaborative approach
- Ability to deliver high performance