Security Engineer
RoomBoss creates innovative, tailored solutions for the tourism industry.
Based in Hokkaido, Japan – with offices in Sapporo and Niseko – we are enthusiastic skiers, snowboarders, cyclists, runners, and eaters who make the most of our stunning natural surroundings.
Continued growth of our business has created the need for a Security Engineer to drive and champion Security for our team.
We welcome candidates with a range of experience levels and can provide guidance and training accordingly. We are looking for a late September start at the latest, so preference given to candidates already located in Japan.
What You Will Do
- Create procedures and lead incident response for web attacks, DDoS, and bot traffic.
- Collaborate with senior engineers to plan security measures.
- Configure and optimise security infrastructure and Cloudflare WAF rules.
- Balance security with application performance to ensure high availability of services.
- Security assessments to identify vulnerabilities.
- Monitor emerging security threats and propose defensive strategies.
- Document security rules/procedures and share updates and guidelines with the team.
- Maintain compliance with security certifications (e.g. ISO27017).
What We Are Looking For
- 3+ years of IT or Development experience.
- Strong critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and make sound decisions quickly.
- Strong communication skills and enthusiasm for learning.
- Basic understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS).
- Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Bash and/or Node.js).
- Familiarity with Cyberattack Mitigation Techniques (WAF, DDoS protection, CDN).
- Experience with Linux/Unix systems.
- Degree/qualification in CS/CE.
Nice To Have
- Security Engineering experience.
- Experience with Cloudflare products (WAF, DDoS protection, CDN).
- Experience with AWS cloud services and security features.
- Deep understanding of networking stack and web protocols, API security, and DDoS mitigation techniques.
- Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform) and DevOps practices.
- Japanese language ability.
- Security-related Certifications/Degree.
Life At RoomBoss
- Work onsite in Sapporo or Niseko.
- 5 day, 40 hour work week.
- This role will require you to work most weekends.
- Competitive pay package.
- Health insurance included.
- Team events and frequent cake.
- Visa Sponsorship (Bachelor’s Degree required).
- Assistance with finding accommodation and everyday living / language support while residing in Japan.
We look forward to your application at [email protected], and feel free to ask any questions you have about the role.
If you have any questions about current job opportunities or would like to know more about RoomBoss, please contact us for more information.