Chief Information Security Officer

About the Role
The CISO will lead the efforts of evaluating and reporting information security risks, develop proactive programs to prevent, detect and protect the companies assets, will work proactively with the business and technology teams to implement practices that meet defined policies and standards for information security and oversees all IT risk management activities. At Akatsuki information security is especially important, as we work very closely with IP owners and publishers and exchange highly sensitive contents. Relations with these 3rd party partnerships is of utmost importance to us.

☞ You will
  • Create and implement a strategy for the development of information security technologies, policies and practices to secure protected and sensitive data while ensuring information security and compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Work with the organization to provide guidance on internal/external audits as needed.
  • Advise senior leadership by identifying critical security issues and recommending risk-reduction solutions.
  • Partner with business stakeholders across the company to raise awareness of risk management concerns.
  • Balance security needs with the organization's business plans, identify risk factors, and map solutions.
  • Review investigations after breaches or incidents, including impact analysis and recommendations for avoiding similar vulnerabilities.
  • Manage all teams, employees, contractors and vendors involved in IT security, including hiring of those resources as needed.
  • Communicate best practices and risks to all parts of the business, outside IT.

☞ You Have
  • Degree in business administration or a technology-related field required.
  • Professional security management certification (e.g. CISSP)
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a combination of risk management, information security and IT jobs.
  • Knowledge of common information security management frameworks, such as ISO/IEC 27001, and NIST.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and high level of personal integrity
  • Innovative thinking and leadership with an ability to lead and motivate cross-functional, interdisciplinary teams.
  • Experience with contract and vendor negotiations and management including managed services.
  • Bonus points for candidate with Japanese speaking and writing abilities.

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