Senior Security Engineer (Japanese Speaking)

JAC Recruitment Consultant; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

The role requires hands-on cybersecurity expertise, ability to manage security assessments, and collaboration with clients, vendors, and internal teams to deliver secure solutions on schedule.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Security assessments

Cybersecurity risk

EDR

SASE

Zero Trust

Endpoint security

Network security

Cloud security

Vulnerability management

Security governance

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/Cybersecurity/Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Cato Cloud

Job description

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.

JOB 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.

JOB 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.）