Zeals Co., Ltd.

Security Engineer

Zeals Co., Ltd.

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Tokyo • Japan

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Tech Stack

Firewalls

About the role

  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration tests on systems, networks, and applications.
  • Investigate, analyze, and respond to security incidents and threats in a timely manner.
  • Keep abreast of the latest security trends, threat intelligence, and best practices.
  • Provide guidance and support to other teams and stakeholders on security-related matters.
  • Regularly review and update security measures, tools, and processes to stay ahead of evolving threats.
  • Lead or support security-related projects, such as implementing new security tools or technologies.
  • Analyze security metrics and trends to identify areas for improvement and adjust strategies accordingly.
  • Review product designs and system architectures to identify security risks early and define appropriate security requirements using threat modeling techniques.
  • Perform source code reviews to detect security flaws and potential vulnerabilities before deployment.
  • Design and implement security controls and technical solutions to reduce identified risks across applications and infrastructure.
  • Integrate automated security checks and testing into CI/CD pipelines to ensure consistent and scalable security practices.
  • Monitor systems, logs, and alerts to identify, investigate, and respond to suspected security incidents in accordance with incident response procedures.
  • Maintain and evolve security standards for web and mobile technologies to keep pace with emerging threats.
  • Educate and support engineering teams through guidance, workshops, and secure coding best practices.
  • Collaborate with information security personnel, auditors, and other stakeholders on technical security matters and risk assessments.

Requirements

  • At least 3-5 years of experience in information security, network security, or similar role
  • Hands on experience with threat and vulnerability management
  • Strong knowledge of security concepts, principles, and best practices.
  • Proficiency in network and system security, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPNs.
  • Experience with vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security auditing tools.
  • Familiarity with security frameworks and regulations (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR)
Benefits
  • Salary Range : competitive
  • Performance review: twice a year
  • Holidays: 10 days of annual leave in the first year, weekends off, national holidays, summer and winter breaks, and 5 refreshment leave days per year.
  • Visa support: We sponsor visas for the right candidates.
  • Flexible working: Highly flexible, remote-first organization (in Japan), Interim work from overseas
  • Housing allowance (within 1.5KM away from office)
  • Club activity allowance
  • Team building allowance and Lunch allowance
  • Zeals Bar (bi-monthly free-flow beer party)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
vulnerability assessmentspenetration testingsecurity auditingthreat modelingsource code reviewssecurity controlsCI/CD pipelinesnetwork securitysystem securitysecurity metrics
Soft Skills
guidancesupportcollaborationeducationcommunicationleadershipanalytical skillsproblem-solvingadaptabilitytime management
Certifications
NISTISO 27001GDPR