Threat Detection Analyst (Japanese Speaking desirable)

Singapore · Australia (Remote) · Posted Oct 15, 2026

At a glance

Fastly is seeking a Threat Detection Analyst to join our dedicated Customer Security Operations Centre.
In this role, you will be a frontline defender for Fastly’s global enterprise customers.
You will leverage our edge cloud platform and an array of security products in monitoring traffic, detect sophisticated anomalies, and deploy real-time mitigations against DDoS, Bot, and Web Application attacks.

Active Incident Response: Lead the identification and mitigation of high-impact security events.
Analyze sophisticated traffic patterns and implement precise countermeasures, including rate limiting and custom WAF & Security rules to neutralize threats in real-time.
Managed Security Delivery: Serve as a primary security consultant for MSS Customers.
Continuous tuning and refining of security policies to optimize detection accuracy and maintaining a hardened security posture tailored to each client's unique environment.
Advanced Threat Hunting: Conduct data-driven investigations using log analysis to uncover potential threats and hardenings opportunities.
Security Intelligence & Reporting: Author comprehensive After Action Reports (AARs) and monthly security summaries.
Translate complex telemetry and attack data into high-level actionable insights for customer stakeholders.
Strategic Communication: Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) during active security incidents.
Provide clear, calm, and professional guidance via real-time communication channels, ensuring customers are informed and confident in our defensive strategy.

Web Security Expertise: Comprehensive understanding of the OWASP Top 10 and advanced attack vectors (e.g., Credential Stuffing, API Abuse, and Layer 7 DDoS).
Protocol Proficiency: Deep technical knowledge of the internet stack, specifically HTTP/S, TCP/IP, DNS, and TLS.
Analytical Rigor: A methodical approach to digital forensics and incident response.
Communication Excellence: The ability to distill complex technical findings into concise, professional, and empathetic communications for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Japanese Speaking desirable
Proficiency in Python or Bash for log parsing and workflow automation.
Experience with Infrastructure as Code/Security as Code(SaC) (Terraform) or edge-based configurations.
Industry-standard certifications such as CompTIA CySA+, GCIH, or Security+.

Comprehensive benefits package designed to meet your needs, starting on the first day of employment

This position is a remote position based out of (locality), with the possibility of becoming a hybrid position as Fastly expands its presence in the region.
This position will require travel to the US and Internationally, as required by your role or requested by your manager.