Director, Security Engineering

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain privacy and security policies aligned with the Japan Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI) and global industry standards.
• Lead the Privacy Information Management System (PIMS) lifecycle and Privacy Mark (P-Mark) certification process, including documentation, internal audits, and remediation.
• Drive privacy reviews and impact assessments across products and business operations in Japan.
• Manage the end-to-end privacy/security incident lifecycle, encompassing assessment, regulatory reporting, and remediation.
• Partner with KR and TW regional teams to implement and localize privacy and security programs.
• Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory bodies, including the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC).
• Engage with government and policy stakeholders to promote Coupang's cybersecurity and privacy posture.
• Build long-term trust and credibility with Japanese authorities while ensuring strategic alignment with evolving regulatory expectations.

Requirements

• More than 5 years of experience in privacy/security compliance, including practical experience in leading large-scale privacy/security solutions involving cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of privacy and security related regulatory requirements in Japan, including APPI.
• Experience in privacy review and incident management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to anticipate and address project-related challenges.
• Fluent-level Japanese and business-level English.
• Holds security related certifications or licenses, e.g., 個人情報保護士 / 個人情報保護実務専門家 / Certified Information Privacy Professional / Certified Information Privacy Manager / Certified Information Privacy Technologist.
• Experience in engaging with government or regulators on privacy/security topics.
• Have fundamental technical understanding and experience in the security space, especially in the field of data protection and the defensive side of security engineering.
• Background in e-commerce or cross-border environments.
• Recruitment Process and Others
• Recruitment Process
• Application Review - Phone Interview - Onsite (or Virtual Onsite) Interview - Offer
• The exact nature of the recruitment process may vary according to the specific job and may be changed due to scheduling or other circumstances.
• Interview schedules and the results will be informed to the applicant via the e-mail address submitted at th

Benefits

Additional Information

Position Director, Security Engineering Company Introduction About Rocket Now Rocket Now is a food delivery service with no delivery or service fees. Consumers can enjoy a wide variety of cuisines, from Japanese and Western food to healthy options, as well as desserts and drinks, quickly and affordably. The service is currently available mainly in Hokkaido, Tohoku (Sendai), Kanto (Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, Chiba), Chubu (Aichi, Shizuoka), Kansai (Osaka, Kyoto, Hyogo), Hiroshima, and Kyushu (Fukuoka). Rocket Now won the Excellence Award in the Shopping Category at the Best App Awards 2025. Furthermore, it has achieved the No. 1 ranking in the Food Delivery App category for nine consecutive months on both the iOS and Android app stores (*1), and the app continues to grow, surpassing 5 million downloads in just 15 months since its launch (*2). *1 Based on integrated iOS and Android data from July 2025 to March 2026. *2 As of January 14, 2025, service release date (Source: Global Market Intelligence: Sensor Tower) About CP One Japan CP One Japan LLC is the Japanese subsidiary of Coupang, Inc. (NYSE: CPNG), a US-based company listed on the NYSE (New York Stock Exchange) and one of the Fortune 150 companies, known as a technology company. CP One Japan operates the "Rocket Now" brand food delivery service in Japan, leveraging Coupang's technological capabilities and innovative logistics solutions to provide fast, reliable, and customer-oriented food delivery services to Japanese consumers. Role Overview We are looking for a Privacy and Security Leader to build and lead the Digital Trust team in Japan. This role will initially operate as a highly autonomous individual contributor, with a clear mandate to design the privacy and security operating model in Japan and progressively build a dedicated team as the business scales. Reporting directly to the Digital Trust Leader based in Taiwan, this role will govern internal security practices and operations while protecting customer trust and empowering business growth for Rocket Now and Coupang Japan. As the primary owner of security-related engagements with regulatory and government entities, you will combine hands-on execution of Privacy Information Management Systems (PIMS) with strategic influence across regulators, operations, product teams, and regional teams (KR/TW).

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