Incident Response (GIR) Analyst in Tempe, AZ (3 Day Onsite/Hybrid, Relocation OK)

Job Summary (in List Format) Bilingual Global Incident Response (GIR) Analyst Position: Bilingual Global Incident Response (GIR) Analyst Location: Tempe, AZ (Hybrid 3 days onsite, 1 day remote) Duration: 12-month contract (potential for contract-to-hire) Schedule: 4 days/week, 10 hours/day (either Sun-Wed or Wed-Sat, 3:00 PM - 1:00 AM EST) Key Responsibilities Analyze security artifacts to identify intrusion methods and guide resolution/improvement. Monitor and investigate security events across multiple environments using various tools. Perform incident response activities, including event monitoring, triage, escalation, and remediation. Develop and maintain information security policies, standards, procedures, and reports. Support compliance inquiries and audits, ensuring adherence to security policies and frameworks. Assist with internal and external investigations, including employee or third-party incidents. Research and stay updated on evolving security threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices. Develop and enhance security operation playbooks, detections, and automation. Analyze security data in real-time to detect and mitigate threats. Lead and mentor junior analysts when needed. Support risk management, regulatory compliance, and security governance activities. Required Qualifications Fluency in both Japanese and English (language and cultural fluency required). Bachelor s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or relevant field. 5+ years of experience in Cybersecurity Operations or Information Security. Experience in one or more security domains (Incident Response, Forensics, Risk Management, etc.). Knowledge of Mac OS, Linux, Windows, and cloud environments. Experience with information security risk management, audits, and assessments. Analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills. Familiarity with security frameworks (CRI, ISO 27001, NIST, FFIEC, SOC2, etc.). Technical and industry certifications (CISSP, CISM, GIAC, SANS, CEH, etc.) preferred. Additional Notes Japanese language fluency is the primary requirement; incident response/cybersecurity skills are secondary (training provided if needed). IT industry, risk management, and incident management experience highly preferred. Relocation to Tempe, AZ is acceptable.