Security Engineer

**About the company:** Zeals Meguro-ku, Tokyo We are a group of scrappy and hungry bunch from different walks of life, looking to make an actual impact on the way people and businesses communicate through our AI Chatbot technology. **Responsibilities:** 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) Nice to haves While not specifically required, tell us if you have any of the following. Knowledge of cloud security concepts and experience working with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP). Familiarity with secure coding practices and experience with application security testing tools and methodologies. Proficiency in one or more programming or scripting languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Golang) for automation and custom tool development. Experience leading, executing or coordinating security-related projects. Relevant professional certifications such as CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Security+, or GIAC. APPLY FOR THIS POSITION DO YOU NEED MORE INFO? ASK A QUESTION Meet Zeals's Developers Zeals Pushed Him Out of His Comfort Zone—and He’s Glad with Or Perlman Or Perlman shares how Zeals’s focus on end users transformed his career and led to business success. Read their story... **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) **Nice to have:** While not specifically required, tell us if you have any of the following. Knowledge of cloud security concepts and experience working with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP). Familiarity with secure coding practices and experience with application security testing tools and methodologies. Proficiency in one or more programming or scripting languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Golang) for automation and custom tool development. Experience leading, executing or coordinating security-related projects. Relevant professional certifications such as CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Security+, or GIAC. APPLY FOR THIS POSITION DO YOU NEED MORE INFO? ASK A QUESTION Meet Zeals's Developers Zeals Pushed Him Out of His Comfort Zone—and He’s Glad with Or Perlman Or Perlman shares how Zeals’s focus on end users transformed his career and led to business success. Read their story...