Director, Information Security

About AvePoint: 

Beyond Secure. AvePoint is the global leader in data security, governance, and resilience, going beyond traditional solutions to ensure a robust data foundation and enable organizations everywhere to collaborate with confidence. Over 25,000 customers worldwide rely on the AvePoint Confidence Platform to prepare, secure, and optimize their critical data across Microsoft, Google, Salesforce, and other collaboration environments. AvePoint’s global channel partner program includes approximately 5,000 managed service providers, value-added resellers, and systems integrators, with our solutions available in more than 100 cloud marketplaces. To learn more, visit www.avepoint.com.

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Overview:  You will help implement and drive initiatives, programs, and projects to raise their game in Information Security and Risk Management. You are pragmatic, operational, and practical in your understanding of risk and security, but also have a business minded approach. You’re comfortable collaborating and innovating with other teams within AvePoint and also working with customers and partners to achieve Company goals.  

Key Responsibilities: 

• Manage a team of security and privacy analysts, providing hands on contributions, guidance, mentorship, and performance evaluations. 
• Collaborate with the CISO/CPO and senior leadership to develop and execute strategic plans for security and privacy initiatives  
• Implement AvePoint’s comprehensive information security and privacy strategy to protect the organization’s information assets and ensure compliance with relevant regulations. 
• Partner with our sales organization on PSR matters, with the ability to balance closing deals with the Company’s PSR requirements.  
• Support our sales organization and customers as a representative and advocate of AvePoint’s expertise in Data Security as demonstrated through our internal programs and product strategy 
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the information security and privacy program, including monitoring and responding to security incidents. 
• Operationalize activities around certifications, audits, and risk management initiatives. 
• Support internal privacy and security team deliverables, continuously improving content in response to feedback from customers and colleagues. 
• Update documentation to keep current with frequent regulatory and programmatic changes. 
• Create effective technical communications in a variety of media. 
• Actively participate in cross-functional teams, representing the PSR team function. 
• Representing and demonstrating AvePoint’s security and privacy by design approach across our product offerings  
• Successfully facilitating Solution Discovery, Solution Overview, and Technical Deep Dive sessions with customers and partners. 
• Stay up to date with the latest trends and developments in security and privacy and implement best practices within the organization. 
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure security and privacy measures are integrated into all business processes. 
• Prepare and present reports on security and privacy metrics to senior management. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in information security, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. A master's degree is preferred. 
• Approximately 10 years of experience in information security and privacy, with a minimum of 5 years in a supervisor role. 
• Strong background in writing with excellent editing and proofreading skills. 
• Experience in a software, service or consulting company in the security or privacy field is a plus. 
• Solid understanding of networking and computer hardware. 
• Strong interest in privacy and cyber security. 
• Relevant certifications, such as CIPP, CISSP, CISM, or CISA, are highly desirable. 

Skills: 

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities 
• Strong understanding of security technologies and best practices. 
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams 
• Identify challenges and proactively propose effective solutions. 
• Communicate confidently with customers, deliver presentations and engage in discussions. 
• Apply strong analytical skills to assess situations and make sound decisions. 
• Strong project management skills. 

AvePoint is proud to employ talent from many different backgrounds, experiences, and identities. We believe that diversity and inclusion drive our success and is at the core of how we hire, communicate, and collaborate to deliver value and excellence. We are committed to fostering an environment where people can bring their whole selves to work and feel a sense of belonging, and we continue to work toward creating a workforce that represents the diversity of our customers and communities.