Cybersecurity Consultant-Japanese Bilingual

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic cybersecurity consulting engagements for enterprise clients
• Develop multi-year roadmaps that align with organizational objectives and risk tolerance
• Advise executive leadership on governance, risk management, and program maturity initiatives
• Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments and control evaluations
• Perform readiness assessments and gap analyses against frameworks and regulatory requirements such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001/27002, NYDFS Part 500, HIPAA Security Rule, CMMC, SOC 2, and CIS Controls
• Develop remediation plans and implementation recommendations
• Serve as a trusted cybersecurity advisor for organizations without dedicated security leadership
• Participate in executive meetings and annual cybersecurity program reviews
• Support governance and strategic decision-making processes
• Review and recommend target-state architectures across IAM, SSO, MFA, Network Security, Endpoint Protection, Cloud Security, and Data Protection & DLP
• Align cybersecurity programs with modernization and digital transformation initiatives
• Provide executive-level post-incident guidance and recommendations
• Facilitate root-cause analyses and lessons-learned sessions
• Assist with regulatory notification considerations and remediation planning
• Build long-term trusted relationships with executive stakeholders
• Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership teams and boards
• Coordinate with delivery, engineering, and customer success teams to ensure effective execution of advisory recommendations
• Contribute to methodology development, service innovation, and thought leadership
• Mentor junior consultants and support professional development
• Participate in customer workshops, industry events, and cybersecurity awareness programs

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in cybersecurity, information risk management, IT governance, security consulting, or related advisory disciplines
• Minimum 5 years in a senior consulting, cybersecurity leadership, risk advisory, governance, or Virtual CISO role
• Experience advising executive stakeholders including CIOs, CISOs, Boards, Audit Committees, and Executive Leadership Teams
• Working knowledge of NIST CSF
• Working knowledge of ISO 27001/27002
• Working knowledge of NYDFS Part 500
• Working knowledge of HIPAA Security Rule
• Working knowledge of CMMC
• Working knowledge of CIS Controls
• Understanding of enterprise cybersecurity architecture and technology domains, including IAM, SSO, MFA
• Cloud Security experience (AWS, Azure, Microsoft 365)
• Network Security, Endpoint Security
• Vulnerability Management and Data Protection

Technologies

• AWS
• Azure
• Microsoft 365
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
• ISO 27001/27002
• NYDFS Part 500
• HIPAA Security Rule
• CMMC
• CIS Controls
• SOC 2
• Identity and Access Management (IAM)
• Single Sign-On (SSO)
• Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
• Cloud Security
• Data Protection
• Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
• Vulnerability Management
• Network Security
• Endpoint Security

Benefits

• Benefits package
• Visa and relocation support

Location

• New York, NY (Hybrid)
• Hybrid work arrangement with approximately 2–3 days per week in the office
• Periodic travel within the United States for customer engagements, with occasional international travel as needed

Language Requirements

• Japanese: Native or Business Professional Proficiency (Required)
• English: Business Professional Proficiency (Strongly Preferred)

Position Overview

We seek an experienced Senior Cybersecurity Consultant to join a growing advisory practice supporting Japanese multinational enterprises across North America. The role acts as a trusted adviser to executive leadership, helping clients assess risk, fortify governance programs, enhance regulatory readiness, and build strategic roadmaps. The successful candidate will engage directly with CIOs, CISOs, IT Directors, General Managers, Executive Committees, and Board Members to deliver actionable recommendations that align security initiatives with business goals. The ideal candidate combines business acumen with deep cybersecurity expertise, regulatory knowledge, and strong communication skills. This position may also function as a Virtual CISO for select engagements.

Key Responsibilities (Expanded)

• Lead strategic cybersecurity consulting engagements for enterprise clients
• Develop multi-year roadmaps aligned with objectives and risk tolerance
• Advise executive leadership on governance, risk management, and program maturity
• Conduct risk assessments and control evaluations
• Perform readiness and gap analyses against leading frameworks and regulations
• Develop remediation plans and implementation recommendations
• Act as a trusted advisor for organizations lacking security leadership
• Participate in executive meetings and annual program reviews
• Support governance and strategic decision-making
• Review target-state security architectures across IAM, SSO, MFA, and related domains
• Align programs with modernization and digital transformation
• Provide post-incident guidance and root-cause analysis facilitation
• Assist with regulatory notification considerations and remediation planning
• Build long-term executive relationships and present findings to boards
• Coordinate with delivery, engineering, and customer success teams for execution
• Contribute to methodology development and thought leadership
• Mentor junior consultants and support professional development
• Participate in customer workshops, industry events, and awareness programs

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or related field
• Master's degree preferred

Certifications

• CISSP
• CISM
• CISA
• CRISC
• CGEIT
• Equivalent cybersecurity certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Japanese multinational corporations in North America
• Background in financial services, manufacturing, insurance, telecommunications, or regulated industries
• Experience supporting governance, risk management, internal controls, and compliance programs
• Familiarity with security operations, incident response, threat intelligence, cloud security, or security architecture
• Cloud certifications such as AWS, Azure, or Microsoft Security
• demonstrated thought leadership through publications or industry involvement

How to Apply

Email your resume to [email protected]