Security Program Manager
On-siteRoppongi, Tokyo, Japan
Job Summary
Document and implement operational security requirements for data centres and corporate offices in Japan and designated locations. Develop security design standards and oversee vendor management for security guarding and systems. Maintain compliance with local government regulations, external certifications, and AirTrunk customer security standards through regular audits and inspections. Manage large-scale security upgrades, support commissioning and testing, and lead threat, vulnerability, and risk assessments. Liaise with customer and regional security teams to resolve incidents and negotiate contract resolutions. Review and update security policies, procedures, and training materials while engaging stakeholders to build relationships across Japan sites. Provide security training, mentoring, and coaching to internal teams. This role requires bilingual proficiency in Japanese and English, 5+ years in security operations for high-security facilities, and the ability to travel across Japan and globally.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years in a security role with experience with security operations and high security facilities, preferably data centres
- Bilingual in both Japanese and English
- Tertiary and/or industry qualifications in security or a related field
- Proven experience in the development and implementation of security operations planning and security system designs
- Security auditing and inspection experience both internally and of third parties
- In-depth knowledge of risk management strategies and processes, including security threat vulnerability risk assessment
- Competent written, verbal and data presentation skills in English
- Well-developed communication, collaboration, influence and conflict resolution skills
- An understanding of and experience implemented local Japan building code security requirements and other security standards/regulations impacting data centres in region
- Experience influencing security teams, management, and contractors
- Ability and flexibility to travel across Japan and as required to other locations across the globe
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