Senior Security and Privacy Analyst, Bilingual Japanese and English

Avepoint · Manila, Philippines · 2026-06-24

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About the role We are looking for a Senior Security and Privacy Analyst&nbsp;to serve as the APAC regional lead for AvePoint's Privacy, Security &amp; Risk (PSR) program.&nbsp;&nbsp;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&nbsp;"say what we do, do what we say, and prove it."&nbsp; This role is critical to supporting AvePoint's expanding APAC compliance footprint—including&nbsp;ISMAP&nbsp;(Japan),&nbsp;IRAP&nbsp;(Australia), and regional privacy regulations—while partnering closely with our global PSR team.&nbsp; Key Responsibilities&nbsp; <ul> <li>Regional Compliance &amp; Certification:&nbsp;Lead and operationalize APAC-specific certification and audit activities, with primary focus on&nbsp;Japan's ISMAP&nbsp;(Information system Security Management and Assessment Program) and&nbsp;Australia's IRAP&nbsp;(Infosec Registered Assessors Program), including evidence gathering, control mapping, and coordination with external assessors.</li> <li>Privacy &amp; Data Protection:&nbsp;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.</li> <li>Security Operations:&nbsp;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.&nbsp;</li> <li>Audit &amp; Risk Management:&nbsp;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.&nbsp;</li> <li>Sales Enablement &amp; Customer Trust:&nbsp;Partner with the APAC sales organization on PSR matters—respond to customer security questionnaires, RFPs, and due diligence requests, balancing deal velocity with AvePoint's PSR requirements. Serve as a regional representative and advocate of AvePoint's&nbsp;expertise&nbsp;in data security.&nbsp;</li> <li>Documentation &amp; Communication:&nbsp;Update and&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;security and privacy documentation to keep current with frequent regulatory and programmatic changes in the APAC region. Create effective technical communications in both&nbsp;Japanese and English&nbsp;across a variety of media.&nbsp;</li> <li>Security Champions Program:&nbsp;Collaborate with regional Security Champions (e.g., in Japan, Singapore, China, and ANZ) to…

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