Ict Security Strategy & Planning Specialist

Role Overview Drive enterprise-wide and group security initiatives, maintaining and strengthening them through PDCA cycles Develop and deploy information security policies/standards, plan and execute security strategies Design and implement employee training programs (planning, execution, and effectiveness analysis) Respond to security consultations from business units, and coordinate with key departments to drive cross- security governance and initiatives. Required Skills & Experience Japanese (business) and English (business) to communicate with HQ in Japan 5+ years of experience in information security planning and strategy development Experience with ISMS (Information Security Management System) and/or ISO 27001certification acquisition and operations Experience conducting gap analysis using NIST CSF and/or CIS Controls Hands-on experience with security risk assessment, management, and incident response Experience handling information security regulations (e.g., Personal Information Protection Act, GDPR) Experience leading cross-functional projects Experience planning and conducting security awareness and training programs for executives and operational staff Basic knowledge and operational experience with IT infrastructure (network, cloud, servers, etc.) Information security certifications (CISSP, CISM, Registered Information Security Specialist, etc.) Preferred Skills & Experience Experience developing internal policies and guidelines 3+ years of system operation and deployment experience 3+ years of information security-related work experience Soft Skills Ability to explain and persuade based on the audience's perspective and knowledge level Proactive attitude and self-starter mindset Strong collaboration skills with ability to coordinate and build consensus across departments