Cybersecurity Engineer (Nihongo)

About the role

We are looking for a skilled Japanese-speaking Cybersecurity Engineer to help secure our global IT environment. You will be responsible for implementing security solutions, monitoring cyber threats, managing vulnerabilities, and working with international teams to strengthen security across cloud and on-premises systems.

This position is ideal for professionals who have a strong cybersecurity background and enjoy working in a global environment.

Key responsibilities

1. Design, implement, and maintain cybersecurity controls and solutions.
2. Monitor and investigate security alerts and incidents.
3. Conduct vulnerability assessments and support remediation efforts.
4. Help secure cloud, network, and endpoint environments.
5. Participate in security architecture reviews and risk assessments.
6. Support security compliance and governance initiatives.
7. Develop and maintain security documentation and procedures.
8. Provide cybersecurity awareness and guidance to users.
9. Collaborate with global teams and communicate security requirements in Japanese and English.
10. Continuously identify opportunities to improve security posture and resilience.

What we're looking for

1. Fluent in Japanese and English (written and spoken)
2. JLPT N2 passer or equivalent conversational fluency
3. Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field
4. At least 5 years of cybersecurity, security operations, or network security experience
5. Knowledge of network security, firewalls, VPNs, endpoint security, and threat management
6. Experience with vulnerability management and incident response
7. Experience with Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud security
8. Experience with SIEM, EDR, EASM, Privileged Access Management, or Identity Security tools
9. Scripting knowledge (Python, PowerShell, Bash)
10. Security certifications such as CISSP, Security+, CEH, SC-200, AZ-500, or equivalent
11. Experience operating within regulated APAC markets and familiarity with regional data privacy laws (Japanese APPI)

What we offer

• Competitive Wages and Benefits – We provide employees with market-competitive pay and benefits package
• Meal, Transportation, Rice, Clothing Allowance
• Paid Leaves – We provide leave benefits to allow employees to take time off work – 20 Vacation, 20 Sick (convertible to cash if unused)
• Guaranteed Midyear Pay and 13th month pay
• HMO for employees and qualified dependents
• Productivity and Perfect Attendance Incentive; Performance-based Merit Increase
• Hybrid Work Setup: 2 days onsite work, 3 days work from home
• Business Travel – We provide opportunities to employees in qualified roles to visit other Nidec global sites
• Life / Personal Accident Insurance
• Study Assistance

About us

Nidec Motor Philippines Corporation (NMPC) is the leading provider of value-based solutions to all business platforms of its parent company, Nidec Corporation, a manufacturer of large and small precision motors based in Kyoto, Japan. As a shared service resource for the Nidec group of companies, Nidec Motor Philippines Corporation (NMPC) provides value-based solutions to all business platforms of Nidec and its service portfolio includes Administrative Services, Financial Services, Sales and Marketing Services, IT Services, Supply Chain Management Services, Technical Engineering Services and Procurement Services.

Through our benefits, development opportunities, and an inclusive work environment, we aim to create an organization our people are proud to represent.

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