Cyber Security Management Engineer or Manager - Cyber Security Department, Product Development Division, Rakuten Payment, Inc, (Secondment)

Job Description

This role manages cybersecurity for Rakuten Payment’s products and services, supporting security governance, risk assessment, vulnerability management, incident response, security monitoring, and compliance activities. Candidates should have professional experience in cybersecurity, information systems, network or application security, and familiarity with security frameworks, risk management, and relevant Japanese or international regulations. Engineering applicants are expected to investigate threats, improve controls, coordinate with development and operations teams, and communicate findings clearly. Managerial candidates should additionally lead security programs, manage stakeholders, prioritize risks, and guide team members. Business-level Japanese and English may be valuable because the role involves cross-functional and international collaboration. Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, and project-management skills are expected.

Company Info

Rakuten Group, Inc. is a major Japanese technology and internet company founded in 1997 and headquartered in Tokyo. Its businesses cover e-commerce, fintech, mobile communications, digital content, travel, advertising, and other online services. Rakuten Payment, Inc. operates payment-related products and services, including digital payments and merchant solutions, supporting individuals and businesses across Japan. The group is known for its broad ecosystem, strong consumer brand, and international workforce. Employees typically work in a fast-moving environment where technology, data, security, and customer experience are closely connected. Cybersecurity teams play an important role in protecting payment information, maintaining regulatory compliance, and ensuring the reliability of large-scale financial platforms. Rakuten commonly offers opportunities for professional development, cross-business collaboration, and work with colleagues from different cultural and technical backgrounds.

Destination Guide

Japan offers strong opportunities in cybersecurity, software engineering, cloud computing, finance, healthcare, manufacturing, tourism, and education. Tokyo has the largest concentration of international employers and generally the highest salaries, while Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, and Sapporo may offer lower living costs and growing technology markets. Japanese workplace culture values punctuality, preparation, teamwork, respect, and careful communication, although international companies may be more flexible. Daily life is safe, convenient, and supported by excellent public transport, healthcare, and extensive retail services. Housing and commuting costs can be high in central Tokyo. Foreign professionals normally need an appropriate work visa, sponsored by an employer; highly skilled workers may qualify for preferential treatment or permanent residence pathways. Relocating usually requires arranging a residence card, address registration, health insurance, bank account, phone service, and housing. Learning basic Japanese makes work and everyday life considerably easier.