Cyber Security - Information Technology Division, Rakuten General Insurance Co., Ltd.(Secondment)

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This role supports cybersecurity for Rakuten General Insurance as a secondment from Rakuten. The successful candidate is expected to help protect systems and information through security monitoring, risk assessment, vulnerability management, incident response, access control, and compliance activities. Experience in information security, network or system administration, security operations, or IT risk management is likely required. Familiarity with security frameworks, cloud environments, endpoint protection, logs, and incident-handling procedures would be valuable. Candidates should have strong analytical and communication skills, be able to coordinate with technical and business teams, and work responsibly with sensitive information. Japanese proficiency is likely important because the role involves a Japanese insurance business, internal stakeholders, and regulatory requirements.

About the employer

Rakuten Group, Inc. is a major Japanese technology and internet company founded in 1997 and headquartered in Tokyo. It operates a broad ecosystem spanning e-commerce, fintech, mobile communications, digital content, advertising, travel, and professional sports. Rakuten’s services are connected through its membership and loyalty platform, allowing customers to earn and use Rakuten Points across many products. The group also includes financial businesses such as Rakuten Card, Rakuten Bank, Rakuten Securities, and Rakuten General Insurance. With operations and partnerships in Japan and overseas, Rakuten employs people from diverse technical, commercial, and cultural backgrounds. Its working environment is generally entrepreneurial and fast-moving, with strong emphasis on digital innovation, data, customer experience, and collaboration across businesses. This position places cybersecurity expertise within the group’s insurance operations, where protecting customer, financial, and regulatory data is especially important.