Director – Information Security

Director – Information Security

Requirements

• 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.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.