Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from AvePoint
Job overview
The Director, Information Security at AvePoint leads initiatives to enhance information security and risk management, impacting company-wide data protection and compliance.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves managing a security and privacy team, collaborating with senior leadership on strategic security plans, overseeing daily security operations, supporting sales with security expertise, handling audits and risk management, updating documentation, and representing AvePoint's security approach to customers and partners.
Experience and skills
Requires a bachelor's degree in information security or related field, about 10 years of experience with at least 5 years in supervision, strong writing and editing skills, understanding of networking and hardware, and relevant certifications like CIPP, CISSP, CISM, or CISA are preferred.
Work environment and culture
AvePoint fosters a culture of agility, passion, teamwork, diversity, and inclusion, empowering employees to grow and make an impact.
Company information
AvePoint is a global leader in data security and governance with over 25,000 customers and a broad partner network, offering solutions across major collaboration platforms.
Team overview
The candidate will manage a team of security and privacy analysts, providing mentorship and guidance.
Unique job features
The role includes unique opportunities to engage directly with customers and partners, lead cross-functional teams, and influence security strategy across products and services.
Company overview
AvePoint is a leading provider of data management solutions for Microsoft 365, offering products that enhance collaboration, governance, and compliance. They generate revenue through software sales, cloud services, and subscription models. Founded in 2001, AvePoint has grown significantly, becoming a trusted partner for organizations looking to optimize their Microsoft cloud investments. Key historical milestones include their IPO in 2021 and continuous innovation in data protection and migration solutions.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight leadership in information security and privacy, emphasizing experience managing teams and driving strategic initiatives aligned with business goals at AvePoint.
Focus on showcasing your expertise in risk management, compliance programs, and operational security practices, as well as your ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners.
Apply through multiple avenues including AvePoint’s official corporate careers page, LinkedIn job postings, and relevant cloud security or tech job boards to maximize exposure.
Connect with AvePoint’s Information Security division on LinkedIn; start conversations by referencing recent AvePoint security initiatives or asking about their approach to integrating security with sales and customer solutions.
Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords such as 'information security strategy,' 'risk management,' 'privacy compliance,' 'security incident response,' and certifications like CISSP, CISM, or CIPP to ensure it passes automated screenings.
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