Shared Chief Information Security Officer (Cybersecurity)

Location: Tokyo, Japan

Company

hirify.global is an independent technology consulting firm providing technology guidance and solutions to businesses through an international team operating across more than 60 countries.

What you will do

• Report client security posture, risks, activities, and compliance status to CISO and regional leadership.
• Analyze business issues, critical assets, and regulatory requirements to define local security strategies aligned with global frameworks.
• Ensure monitoring coverage and effective configuration of security platforms for local infrastructure and applications.
• Oversee system hardening, vulnerability scanning, patching, access reviews, privilege management, and exception handling.
• Lead local incident management, digital forensics investigations, backlog follow-up, and cyber defense reporting.
• Plan and launch technical audits, penetration tests, and red or purple team exercises.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of cybersecurity experience, including network security, endpoint protection, cloud security, IAM, data protection, encryption, and security architecture.
• 8–10 years of experience designing, implementing, and auditing organizational security controls, with knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and CIS Controls.
• Experience in cyber defense operations, threat detection, digital forensics, incident response, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and risk assessments.
• At least 5 years of experience integrating security into enterprise projects and coordinating cybersecurity functions across multiple business units or subsidiaries.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Native or near-native Japanese and full professional English proficiency required.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree or MBA in Information Security Management.
• CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, or ISO 27001 Auditor certification.

Culture & Benefits

• International community representing more than 110 nationalities.
• Internal Academy with more than 250 training modules.
• Regular internal events, including afterworks and team-building activities.
• Opportunities to lead social and environmental initiatives through the WeCare Together program.
• Workplace focused on trust, inclusion, sustainability, and professional development.

Hiring process

• Brief virtual or phone call.
• Approximately three interviews, depending on seniority.
• Potential case study, technical assessment, role play, or problem-solving exercise.