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Title
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Description
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We are looking for an Incident Response Specialist to lead the rapid and effective response to security incidents. This role plays a critical part in strengthening the organization's information security posture and protecting it from cyberattacks, internal threats, and other security breaches. The Incident Response Specialist will monitor, analyze, respond to, and report on security events, while also contributing to the development of preventive measures and process improvements.
Key responsibilities include monitoring logs using SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) tools, analyzing alerts, triaging incidents, coordinating with relevant departments to implement countermeasures, conducting post-incident forensic investigations, and preparing detailed reports. The role also involves reviewing security policies and procedures and supporting employee security awareness training.
This position requires not only technical expertise but also strong decision-making skills, the ability to respond quickly under pressure, and effective teamwork. Experience in cybersecurity and certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or GCIA are highly valued. Join us on the front lines of protecting our organization’s digital assets.
Responsibilities
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- Monitor and analyze logs using SIEM tools
- Triage and prioritize incidents
- Coordinate with departments to implement response actions
- Conduct forensic investigations and evidence collection
- Prepare and submit incident reports
- Propose and implement preventive measures
- Review and improve security policies
- Support employee security training
- Gather vulnerability information and assess responses
Requirements
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- Familiarity with security tools such as SIEM and EDR
- Basic knowledge of networks and operating systems
- Strong decision-making and rapid response skills
- Teamwork and communication abilities
- Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or GCIA preferred
- Proficiency in writing technical documents in Japanese
- Ability to read and understand English technical documents
- Willingness to be on-call
- High ethical standards and sense of responsibility
Potential interview questions
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- What experience do you have with SIEM tools?
- Have you conducted forensic investigations before?
- Tell us about your experience working in a team during incidents.
- What security certifications do you hold?
- Are you comfortable with on-call duties?
- Have you contributed to improving security policies?
- Are you confident in reading English technical documents?
- How do you handle high-stress situations?
- How do you stay updated on the latest threats?
