Global Incident Response Analyst

About the Role

We are seeking a Bilingual Global Incident Response (GIR) Analyst to join a large, enterprise-level security operations team supporting a global environment. This is a hands-on incident response role where you will actively investigate, analyze, and respond to cybersecurity threats across multiple systems and regions.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced SOC/IR environment and is passionate about identifying and mitigating real-time security threats.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate and respond to cybersecurity incidents across enterprise environments
• Analyze security artifacts to determine attack vectors and recommend remediation
• Monitor, triage, and escalate security alerts from SIEM and other tools
• Correlate data across multiple sources (logs, endpoints, network traffic) to identify threats
• Perform threat hunting, forensic analysis, and root cause investigations
• Remediate compromised systems and restore to a secure state
• Develop and improve incident response playbooks, detections, and automation
• Support security monitoring across Windows, Linux, MacOS, and cloud environments
• Create reports on security incidents, trends, and emerging threats
• Partner with compliance, risk, and audit teams to ensure adherence to security frameworks
• Assist with internal and external investigations as needed
• Stay current on evolving threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices

Required Qualifications

• Fluent in Japanese and English (required)
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in Cybersecurity Operations, Incident Response, or Information Security
• Hands-on experience with incident detection, investigation, and response
• Strong understanding of operating systems (Windows, Linux, MacOS) and cloud environments
• Experience with SIEM, EDR, and security monitoring tools
• Knowledge of common attack methods and threat vectors
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry certifications (CISSP, GIAC, GCIH, GCFA, CEH, CISM, etc.)
• Experience with threat hunting and digital forensics
• Familiarity with security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, SOC2, FFIEC, etc.)
• Experience supporting audits, risk assessments, and compliance initiatives
• Prior experience mentoring junior analysts or contributing to team processes

What You’ll Get

• 4-day work week (better work-life balance)
• Opportunity to work in a global, enterprise security environment
• Hands-on exposure to real-world cybersecurity incidents
• Collaborative, fast-paced team environment