Assistant Manager - Security Engineering Project Delivery at Toyota Tsusho Systems

Founded in 2011, Toyota Tsusho Systems US, Inc. (TTS-US) is a Toyota group company, that develops IT solutions wherever global businesses operate. Transforming into a technology and mobility company, TTS-US with it's 8 TTS affiliates worldwide is establishing a secure and resilient Toyota global value chain. The creative capacity to forge such limitless business opportunities is one of the strengths of Toyota Tsusho Systems.

This role leads the implementation and delivery of cybersecurity tools and services across internal teams and external partners. It ensures effective day-to-day service operations, provides hands-on support, and proactively manages risks and issues.

The position drives continuous improvement by identifying operational gaps and implementing security enhancements. It also manages cybersecurity projects end-to-end, including scope, timelines, and stakeholder coordination.

In addition, the role contributes to developing and scaling new cybersecurity services while supporting team growth through hiring, onboarding, and capacity planning.

Essential Functions:

• Security Engineering : Lead implementation of cybersecurity tools and services. Provide guidance on best‑practice configurations, and coordinate technical clarifications with partner companies.
• Service Delivery Oversight : Oversee day‑to‑day cybersecurity service delivery across internal teams and external partners, providing hands‑on guidance as needed and proactively escalating risks or issues.
• Quality & Operational Improvement : Identify service delivery and operational improvement opportunities. Support and drive implementation of security enhancements.
• Project Management : Lead and coordinate cybersecurity projects end‑to‑end, managing scope, schedules, risks, and cross‑functional dependencies.
• Service Development & Growth : Collaborate in the design, development, and launch of new cybersecurity services, with the expectation to grow into a lead role responsible for service rollout, delivery, and scaling.
• Team Building and Capacity Management : Support hiring, onboarding, and retention efforts in collaboration with recruiting and sales teams to build and maintain a skilled, motivated cybersecurity delivery team.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field (advanced degree preferred). CISSP, CISM, or equivalent cybersecurity certification plus.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in cybersecurity or IT leadership, with a proven track record in team leadership, strategic planning, and managing customer expectations.
• Hands‑on experience with security engineering, including cybersecurity tool implementation, deployment, operational support, and service delivery across internal teams and partners.
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, and continuous improvement methodologies such as PDCA and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Organizational, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex technical and risk topics and influence stakeholders.