AvePoint
SeniorSecurityandPrivacyAnalyst(JapaneseSpeaker)
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“Senior Security and Privacy Analyst (Japanese Speaker) at AvePoint. Skills: Security, Privacy, Compliance, Risk Management. Lead and operationalize APAC certification and audit activities. Support compliance with APAC data protection laws”
What You'll Achieve.
Raise our game in Information Security, Privacy, and Risk Management across the Asia-Pacific region; Support AvePoint's expanding APAC compliance footprint; Balancing deal velocity with AvePoint's PSR requirements; Enhance security awareness; Promote best practices; Drive localized security initiatives; Develop and execute strategic plans for APAC security and privacy initiatives; Ensuring compliance with AvePoint's data protection and information security standards
Industry & Context.
Fluent in Japanese and English (spoken and written), Ability to translate technical security and privacy concepts between both languages, Interact with Japanese government-adjacent auditing bodies, Produce professional documentation in both languages
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, Law, or a related field, Approximately 5–8 years of experience in information security, privacy, compliance, or risk management, At least 2 years of experience supporting APAC-region compliance programs, Fluent in Japanese and English (spoken and written), Solid understanding of networking, Solid understanding of cloud infrastructure, Solid understanding of information security principles, Working knowledge of APAC privacy and data protection regulations
Nice to Have
Master's degree, Familiarity with Japan's ISMAP framework, Experience supporting ISMAP audits or readiness assessments, Familiarity with Australia's IRAP framework, Proficiency in Chinese (Mandarin), Proficiency in Vietnamese, Relevant certifications such as CIPP/A, Relevant certifications such as CISSP, Relevant certifications such as CISM, Relevant certifications such as CISA, Relevant certifications such as ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, Experience in a SaaS company, Experience in a cloud software company, Experience in a technology company in the security, privacy, or compliance field, Experience supporting sales teams with security questionnaires, Experience supporting sales teams with RFPs, Experience supporting sales teams with customer-facing trust narratives
What You'll Do.
Lead and operationalize APAC certification and audit activities
Support compliance with APAC data protection laws
Contribute to day-to-day operations of security and privacy program
Monitor and respond to security incidents
Operationalize activities around certifications
Support internal and external audit readiness
Partner with APAC sales organization on PSR matters
Respond to customer security questionnaires
and due diligence requests
Update and maintain security and privacy documentation
Create effective technical communications
Collaborate with regional Security Champions
Enhance security awareness
Promote best practices
Drive localized security initiatives
Actively participate in cross-functional teams
Collaborate with CISO/CPO and senior leadership
Develop and execute strategic plans for APAC
Support vendor risk assessments
Support third-party security evaluations
Continuously improve internal PSR deliverables and content
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partnering closely with our global PSR team; Partner with the APAC sales organization; Collaborate with regional Security Champions; Cross-functional collaboration; Collaborate with the CISO/CPO and senior leadership; Direct collaboration with AvePoint's global Security Team
Communication Scope
Create effective technical communications in both Japanese and English; Professional documentation in both languages; Excellent editing and proofreading skills in both English and Japanese
Full Job Description
About the role We are looking for a Senior Security and Privacy Analyst to serve as the APAC regional lead for AvePoint's Privacy, Security & Risk (PSR) program. You will help implement and drive initiatives, programs, and projects to raise our game in Information Security, Privacy, and Risk Management across the Asia-Pacific region. You are pragmatic, operational, and practical in your understanding of risk and security, but also have a business-minded approach. You will help us "say what we do, do what we say, and prove it." This role is critical to supporting AvePoint's expanding APAC compliance footprint—including ISMAP (Japan), IRAP (Australia), and regional privacy regulations—while partnering closely with our global PSR team. Key Responsibilities Regional Compliance & Certification: Lead and operationalize APAC-specific certification and audit activities, with primary focus on Japan's ISMAP (Information system Security Management and Assessment Program) and Australia's IRAP (Infosec Registered Assessors Program), including evidence gathering, control mapping, and coordination with external assessors. Privacy & Data Protection: Support compliance with APAC data protection laws and regulations, including Japan's APPI, Australia's Privacy Act, and other regional requirements such as South Korea's PIPA, in alignment with AvePoint's global privacy standards. Security Operations: Contribute hands-on to the day-to-day operations of the information security and privacy program, including monitoring and responding to security incidents across the APAC region. Audit & Risk Management: Operationalize activities around certifications, audits, and risk management initiatives. Support internal and external audit readiness, including SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, ISO 27701, and APAC-specific frameworks. Sales Enablement & Customer Trust: Partner with the APAC sales organization on PSR matters—respond to customer security questionnaires, RFPs, and due diligence requests, balanci
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