Senior Security Architect

Senior Security Architect Japanese/English Bilingual

Location: Plano, TX / Remote within the U.S.
Duration: 12 Months
Start Date: ASAP
Schedule: Full-Time, 40 Hours/Week

Job Summary

STAFFXPERT LLC is seeking a Senior Security Architect on behalf of our client in Plano, TX. This role will focus on information security architecture, risk management, security strategy, compliance, remediation, and the integration of security solutions across enterprise environments. The ideal candidate will bring strong security architecture expertise along with professional fluency in both Japanese and English.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain security architecture strategies, roadmaps, policies, procedures, and configurations.

• Translate business and security requirements into effective processes, controls, and technical solutions.

• Evaluate emerging security technologies and provide recommendations to leadership.

• Identify security gaps, risks, and weaknesses and drive remediation initiatives.

• Lead remediation efforts related to incidents, penetration tests, vulnerability assessments, audits, and security reviews.

• Ensure information security services align with applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements.

• Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and senior stakeholders to support security objectives.

• Review security-related incidents, problems, requests, and changes to ensure timely resolution and SLA compliance.

• Participate in security and operational reviews with key business and technology stakeholders.

• Develop and maintain security awareness initiatives and guidance for supporting teams.

• Build trusted relationships with customers and stakeholders while identifying emerging security risks and challenges.

• Maintain a forward-looking information security strategy aligned with business objectives and technology services.

Required Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in IT Security.

• Fluent in Japanese and English.

• Strong experience in information security architecture, strategy, risk management, and remediation.

• Strong understanding of enterprise security principles and infrastructure.

• Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder-management skills.

• Ability to work effectively with technical teams, business stakeholders, vendors, and senior leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of security standards and regulations such as NIST, ISO, and PCI.

• Experience with internal/external security audits, compliance, and quality initiatives.

• Experience with global risk-based security management models.

• Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, SSCP, CEH, or CSSLP.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field.

• Customer-facing security consulting or security relationship management experience.

• Experience across multiple security technologies and platforms.

• Experience with firewalls, IDS/IPS, content filtering, SOC/SIEM, security monitoring, and incident response.

• Strong understanding of globally recognized security standards and frameworks.

• Advanced knowledge of IT infrastructure and security configurations designed to protect systems and data from unauthorized access and threats.