Requirements
Description and Requirements
Role Value Proposition
We are seeking an Information Security Professional for a leading life insurance company based in Tokyo, with the opportunity to collaborate remotely with global counterparts. In this critical role as an Identity Access Management and Security Advisor, you will proactively protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the company's and customers' information.
Key Responsibilities:
Identity Access Management:
- Implement and maintain data protection measures to safeguard sensitive information from unauthorized access or disclosure.
- Monitor and report on the effectiveness of IAM controls and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Lead projects to enhance IAM-related systems, such as CyberArk and SailPoint, in collaboration with local and global counterparts.
- Manage the security systems and policies, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements (e.g., PCI, FSA, SOX)
- Participate in industry events or working groups such as Financials ISAC Japan as required.
Security Advisory:
- Provide security baseline and guidance to Application Development team and IT Infrastructure team delivering IT services to MetLife. As an Information Security Advisor, engage with service delivery projects from the initial stages to ensure robust security architecture.
- Ensure adherence to Information Security policies to manage systems and operational risks.
- Serve as the go-to person for information security matters within the scope of Application and IT Infrastructure Services.
- Conduct system risk assessments and deliver assessment reports in a timely manner.
- Lead and execute security maintenance and improvement programs in collaboration with local and global counterparts.
- Raise awareness of information security to embed it into the lifecycle of IT system management and operations.
- Respond to changes in regulatory requirements, industry standards, and trends, analyze their implications, and take necessary measures.
- Provide progress reports on various programs and the current security posture.
Candidate Qualifications:
Education:
- A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Security, or a related field is highly desirable.
Required
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in information security related field.
- Knowledge of IT infrastructure, cybersecurity , technology trends, and regulations.
- Ability to prepare accurate reports for all levels of staff in clear and appropriate language, and to provide oral presentations.
- Willingness to learn new technologies and information security practices.
Preferred
Experience:
- Experience in business application development experience or IT Infrastructures hardening.
- Interest in broader information security and risk management areas such as cybersecurity, IT risk governance and third-party risk management.
- Experience with cloud security, data protection, and incident response.
- Familiarity with regulatory / industry standards (e.g., NIST CSF, PCI DSS, FISC)
- CISSP, CISM, CISA or similar information security-related certifications are a plus.
Language:
- Native or equivalent level of Japanese and intermediate level of English proficiency. Intention to improve and practice English (read, write, verbal) is a must.
Skills and Competencies:
- Competencies
- Communication: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Results-Oriented: Delivers measurable outcomes through innovation and continuous improvement.
- Problem-Solver: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Change Leadership: Comfortable leading in dynamic environments with evolving priorities.
- Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits We Offer
MetLife Japan offers a comprehensive benefits package that promotes work-life balance and employee wellbeing. Employees can take advantage of flex time policy and a generous time-off policy, national holidays, annual paid leave, special consecutive leave, and refreshment leave. We also provide full social insurance coverage, a commuting expense reimbursement, group insurance, and discounts on travel and English language lessons. To support work flexibility, employees also have hybrid work options, shortened working hours for parents with children in third grade or below, and a casual dress code.
About MetLife
MetLife Inc., through its subsidiaries and affiliates (MetLife), is one of the world's leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to help individual and institutional customers build a more confident future. Founded in 1868, MetLife has operations in more than 40 markets globally and holds leading positions in the United States, Asia, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East.
MetLife Japan began operations in February 1973 as Japan's first foreign-owned life insurance company. Our purpose, "Always with you, building a more confident future," encapsulates our strong commitment to leveraging our global network and best practices worldwide to stand with our customers and build trust with our communities.
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