Governance, Risk and Compliance Specialist

Avepoint; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AvePoint is seeking an IT Security Operations Specialist to enhance the organization's security posture through proactive management of security operations and compliance tasks. The role involves responsibilities including system security management, certificate management, access control, and risk assessments, requiring strong analytical, problem-solving skills, and relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IT security operations.
• Relevant security certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CISSP).
• Strong knowledge of security tools and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Execute regular operating system patching across all environments.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and oversee remediation efforts.
• Perform User Access Reviews (UAR) periodically.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Documentation

Communication

Experience with security monitoring tools

Knowledge of compliance frameworks

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Familiarity with AWS services

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

About AvePoint:

Securing the Future. AvePoint is a global leader in data management and data governance, and over 21,000 customers worldwide rely on our solutions to modernize the digital workplace across Microsoft, Google, Salesforce and other collaboration environments. AvePoint’s global channel partner program includes over 3,500 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.

At AvePoint, we are committed to investing in our people. Agility, passion and teamwork set us up to do our best work and foster a culture where you are empowered to craft your career, make an impact, and own (y)our future. Unleash the power of you!

Job Summary:

The Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) have setup an horizontal function focused on taking on governance, risk and compliance related work across EPD with the aim to centralize the management of GRC work across EPD.

We are seeking a skilled IT Security Operations Specialist to manage and maintain our organisation's security posture through various operational and compliance management tasks and monitoring activities.

Key responsibilities:

System Security Management

• Execute regular operating system patching across all environments
• Manage enterprise password policies and renewal processes
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and oversee remediation efforts
• Monitor and maintain antivirus solutions across all systems
• Ensure accurate server inventory and data in TechLens platform

Certificate and Lifecycle Management

• Certificate and Lifecycle Management
• Manage SSL certificate lifecycle, including timely renewals
• Track and report on End-of-Life (EOL) and End-of-Support (EOS) for all systems
• Coordinate system upgrades or replacements for EOL/EOS components

Access Control and Monitoring

• Perform User Access Reviews (UAR) periodically
• Monitor and investigate failed login attempts
• Manage privileged access rights and permissions
• Review and analyse security logs for potential threats

Risk and Compliance

• Conduct regular risk assessments
• Address and remediate Cloudscape security findings
• Prepare security reports for management review

What we are looking for:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in IT security operations
• Relevant security certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, CISSP)
• Strong knowledge of security tools and best practices
• Amazon Web Services (AWS) certifications

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent documentation and communication skills
• Experience with security monitoring tools
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with Amazon Web Services (AWS) services such as IAM, CloudWatch etc

AvePoint is proud to employ talent from many different backgrounds, experiences, and identities. We believe that diversity and inclusion drives 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.

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