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Quest Global

Engineering services, digital transformation, asset management

Bilingual Cyber Security Technical Architect - AWS Cloud Digital Platform Development

Security Engineering & ArchitectureConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeTokyo, JapanNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 10 years of practical experience in cybersecurity, cloud security, or enterprise security architecture.
  • Strong hands-on experience with the AWS cloud platform and AWS security services.
  • Experience designing secure architectures for cloud-native applications, application programming interfaces, microservices, and distributed systems.
  • Understanding of identity and access management, Zero Trust Architecture, network security, virtual private networks, firewalls, encryption, public key infrastructure, and security monitoring.
  • Experience with DevSecOps, continuous integration and continuous delivery security, container security, Kubernetes/EKS security, and Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or CloudFormation.
  • Knowledge of security standards and frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, SOC 2, OWASP, and GDPR.
  • Experience performing threat modeling, vulnerability assessments, penetration remediation support, and security audits.
  • Strong understanding of Linux and Windows server security and cloud networking concepts.
  • Experience working with logging and monitoring tools such as CloudWatch, Splunk, ELK, or Prometheus/Grafana.
  • Business-level English communication skills.
  • Ability to work directly with Japanese customers and offshore or global teams.
  • Japanese proficiency at JLPT N2 or above.

Responsibilities

  • Lead cybersecurity architecture and security design activities for AWS cloud-based digital platforms and enterprise applications.
  • Define and implement secure cloud architecture, network security, identity and access management strategy, encryption, logging, monitoring, and compliance controls in AWS environments.
  • Collaborate with customer engineering, infrastructure, DevOps, and application development teams to integrate security throughout the software development life cycle.
  • Conduct security risk assessments, threat modeling, vulnerability analysis, and security reviews for cloud-native applications and microservices.
  • Establish and enforce cloud security best practices, governance policies, and secure coding guidelines.
  • Design and support security solutions using AWS-native security services such as IAM, GuardDuty, Security Hub, WAF, Shield, CloudTrail, KMS, and Inspector.
  • Support implementation of DevSecOps pipelines, container security, continuous integration and continuous delivery security, and Kubernetes/EKS security measures.
  • Participate in architecture discussions, customer meetings, and technical proposal activities with Japanese stakeholders.
  • Analyze security incidents, provide mitigation strategies, and support root-cause investigations.
  • Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards, data protection requirements, and industry regulations.
  • Act as a technical bridge between onsite customer teams and offshore or global engineering teams.
  • Prepare architecture documents, security design specifications, operational guidelines, and technical reports.

Desired Qualifications

  • AWS certifications such as AWS Certified Security – Specialty or AWS Solutions Architect Professional.
  • Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, CCSP, or CompTIA Security+.
  • Experience in healthcare, medical devices, or regulated industries.
  • Knowledge of healthcare cybersecurity standards and regulations such as HIPAA, IEC 62304, ISO 14971, MDR, or FDA cybersecurity guidelines.
  • Experience with SIEM/SOAR platforms and incident response automation.
  • Experience in multi-cloud or hybrid cloud environments such as Azure or GCP.
  • Hands-on experience with static and dynamic application security testing, container scanning, and security automation tools.
  • Understanding of AI/ML security and data privacy considerations in cloud platforms.
  • Experience working in global delivery or offshore development models.

About the Company

Quest Global

Engineering services, digital transformation, asset management

QuEST Global provides engineering and lifecycle services across aerospace, automotive, energy, healthcare, and transportation, focusing on digital transformation and asset management. It uses edge computing, cloud, AI/ML, and industrial IoT to deliver tailored engineering solutions through long-term partnerships, service contracts, project-based engagements, and strategic collaborations. It differentiates itself with a broad industry footprint, global delivery model, and emphasis on partnerships, talent development, and workplace culture. Its goal is to help clients improve operational efficiency and drive business growth by transforming engineering processes and assets with digital tools and data-driven management.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Growth Equity (Venture Capital)
Total funding
$581M
Headquarters
Greenville, SC
Founded
1997

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