Threat Detection Analyst (Japanese Speaking Desirable)

Location: Australia (Remote). The role may become hybrid as hirify.global expands its regional presence. Tuesday to Saturday coverage is required from 10 am to 6 pm AEST and 11 am to 7 pm AEDT, with travel to the US and other international locations as required.

Company

hirify.global provides an edge cloud platform for delivering, securing, and optimizing digital experiences close to end users.

What you will do

• Lead the identification, investigation, and mitigation of high-impact security incidents.
• Analyze traffic patterns and deploy rate limits, custom WAF rules, and security countermeasures against DDoS, bot, and web application attacks.
• Deliver managed security services by tuning customer security policies and maintaining hardened security postures.
• Perform threat hunting and digital investigations using log analysis to identify attacks and hardening opportunities.
• Prepare after-action reports and monthly security summaries for customer stakeholders.
• Provide clear expert guidance during active incidents through real-time customer communications.

Requirements

• Comprehensive understanding of the OWASP Top 10, credential stuffing, API abuse, Layer 7 DDoS, and web attack payloads.
• Strong knowledge of HTTP/S, TCP/IP, DNS, and TLS, including handshakes, headers, and status codes.
• Experience correlating JSON or CSV logs to reconstruct attack narratives.
• Methodical approach to digital forensics and incident response.
• Ability to communicate complex technical findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Japanese speaking is desirable.

Nice to have

• Python or Bash for log parsing and workflow automation.
• Infrastructure as Code or Security as Code experience, including Terraform or edge-based configurations.
• CompTIA CySA+, GCIH, or Security+ certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Employment benefits begin on the first day and vary according to the country of employment.
• Inclusive and diverse work environment focused on employee wellbeing and authenticity.
• Opportunity to support open-source projects and initiatives.
• Remote work arrangement with potential transition to hybrid work in the region.

Hiring process

• A fully completed application and resume or CV are required.