Overview
Cyber Security Engineer Jobs in Tokyo, Japan at Morgan McKinley
Title: Cyber Security Engineer
Company: Morgan McKinley
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Join a premier Security Audit Group to safeguard the digital ecosystem of one of Japan’s tech giants! We are looking for a mid-level Security Engineer to identify vulnerabilities and ensure the integrity of applications used by millions of users across the globe.
Role Overview
- Employment Type: Long-term Contract (Haken)
- Location: Tokyo, Japan
- Job Category: IT Security Engineer
- Department: Security Audit Group
- Language: English (Business Level), Japanese (Daily Conversation Level)
Key Responsibilities
- Vulnerability Assessment: Conduct comprehensive security audits and testing across diverse environments, including Network/Infrastructure, Web/API, Mobile, and GenAI.
- End-to-End Remediation: Identify critical vulnerabilities, create detailed tracking tickets in Jira, and provide expert advice to development teams on effective remediation.
- Process Optimization: Continuously improve audit methodologies and testing workflows to stay ahead of evolving threats.
- Security Innovation: Help integrate security testing into modern tech stacks, ensuring systems remain resilient and compliant.
What We Are Looking For
Required Experience & Skills
- Experience: 3+ years of professional experience in security auditing or penetration testing.
- Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of the OWASP Top 10 and common attack vectors.
- Tooling: Hands-on experience with DAST, SAST, and SCA tools.
- Project Management: Proficiency in using Jira for bug tracking and workflow management.
- Communication: Excellent English communication skills to collaborate with global stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Public Cloud, Mobile App, or GenAI security.
- Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and CI/CD integration.
- Professional certifications such as CISSP, OSCP, CEH, or equivalent.
- Japanese language proficiency (JLPT N3 or higher).
Why Join Us?
This is a high-impact role within a world-class security team. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies including Generative AI while protecting a massive-scale infrastructure. If you are a proactive problem-solver with a passion for cybersecurity, this is the perfect place to grow your career.
