Staff Security Compliance Analyst (Cybersecurity)

Location: Tokyo, Japan; hybrid work

Company

Okta provides identity and access management infrastructure designed to secure organizations, AI systems, and human identities.

What you will do

• Participate in security compliance assessments of Okta’s computing environment, focusing on security controls.
• Facilitate ISMAP compliance assessments and lead private-sector compliance initiatives.
• Interpret requirements across multiple frameworks and maintain the common controls framework.
• Schedule compliance walkthroughs, coordinate communications, and report on project visibility, metrics, and progress.
• Perform controls testing, analyze gaps, recommend remediation, and help process and control owners prioritize closure.
• Develop security documentation, including system security plans, information security policies, and risk assessment procedures; assess security impacts of system and application changes.

Requirements

• 5–7+ years of experience in information technology or a similar field, preferably in a Security Governance, Risk, or Compliance role.
• Comprehensive understanding of IT security practices and the Governance, Risk, and Compliance lifecycle.
• Fluent English and Japanese.
• Experience at an ISMAP-compliant organization or performing ISMAP assessments.
• Familiarity with Japanese cybersecurity laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of security frameworks and best practices, including NIST, FedRAMP, ISO 27001, CCM, IRAP Protected, ISMAP, BSI-C5, TISAX, SOX, HIPAA, ENS, HDS, and SOC 2 Trust Principles and Criteria.
• Understanding of software development lifecycle and IT operations methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, oral, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Accounting, or equivalent experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid role with an in-person onboarding experience.
• Global community spanning more than 20 offices worldwide.
• Programs supporting well-being, social impact, talent development, connection, and community.
• Equal opportunity employment and reasonable accommodation support during application, interviews, and onboarding.