--- title: 'CStack Security Engineer (GovTech) at AvePoint' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/cstack-security-engineer-govtech-avepoint-singapore-7wtkjgj255s6' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-07' --- # CStack Security Engineer (GovTech) at AvePoint - **Company:** AvePoint - **Location:** Singapore - **Posted:** 2025-04-09 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07 - **Apply:** https://www.avepoint.com/careers/job-detail?gh_jid=6788042 ## Job description We are seeking a skilled and passionate Security Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the security, compliance, and resilience of our infrastructure and applications. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to monitor, respond to, and remediate security incidents across our cloud-native ecosystem. Responsibilities: Security Monitoring & Incident Response - Oversee and respond to alerts from AWS GuardDuty, ensuring timely investigation and remediation of incidents. - Execute security playbooks to handle alerts, and enhance them based on evolving threats and operational insights. Vulnerability & Patch Management - Coordinate the identification and application of security patches across GitLab, AWS, and Kubernetes components. - Ensure that our infrastructure remains resilient to new vulnerabilities through regular patch cycles and proactive risk assessments. Log Analysis & SIEM Management - Conduct weekly SIEM reviews to analyze security logs, detect anomalies, and escalate issues as necessary. - Collaborate with the SecOps team to refine monitoring strategies and alerting thresholds. Reporting & Documentation - Prepare monthly SecOps reports summarizing incident trends, response actions, and areas for improvement. - Maintain and update documentation related to security processes, incident response, and playbooks. Collaboration & Continuous Improvement - Work closely with development, operations, and other security teams to integrate security best practices into CI/CD pipelines and cloud deployments. - Proactively contribute to security strategy discussions, sharing insights and recommendations for enhanced security posture. Requirements: - Proven experience managing cloud security, particularly within AWS environments (including GuardDuty, IAM, and other AWS security services). - Solid background in securing Kubernetes clusters (preferably on EKS) including experience with container security best practices. - Experience with SIEM tools and log analysis for threat detection. - Proficiency in applying security patches and vulnerability management across cloud and containerized environments. - Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab or equivalent) and integrating security into DevOps practices. - Hands-on experience with incident response, including following and refining security playbooks. - Working knowledge of networking, encryption, and other fundamental security concepts. - Security certifications for AWS (such as AWS Certified Security – Specialty) and Kubernetes (such as Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist or equivalent) are highly desirable. Soft skills: - Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities with a keen attention to detail. - Strong communication skills to clearly articulate security issues and collaborate across teams. - Proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment. - Adaptability and willingness to continuously learn and apply new security practices. Any personal data you share with us during the application process will be processed strictly in compliance with applicable data protection laws and our [Privacy Notice](https://www.avepoint.com/company/privacy-notice). ## About AvePoint ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: AvePoint is a global leader in data security, governance, and resilience, providing a unified platform to help organizations protect, manage, and optimize their data across Microsoft, Google, Salesforce, and other collaboration environments in an AI-driven world. - **Entity Type**: Public (NASDAQ: AVPT) - **Headquarters**: Jersey City, New Jersey, United States - **Founded**: 2001 - **Founders**: The company was founded by a team of entrepreneurs; the journey began in a public library in Somerset, New Jersey. ## Core Business - Primary industry/industries: Enterprise SaaS (Data Security, Governance, and Resilience) - Target customers: B2B, heavily focused on Enterprise and Government (including highly regulated industries) - Mission or purpose statement: To enable organizations to confidently embrace the future of work by simplifying collaboration, securing data, and unlocking the potential of AI. Their platform, the AvePoint Confidence Platform, acts as the "Trust Layer" for modern data challenges. ## Products & Services - **[AvePoint Confidence Platform]**: A unified, cloud‑native SaaS platform that integrates data security, governance, and resilience. It addresses four core data challenges: 1. **Digital Sprawl**: Scalable backup and granular restore from a single platform. 2. **Legacy & Fragmented Data**: Full lifecycle management from creation to retirement, including discovery and cleanup of Redundant, Outdated, and Trivial (ROT) data. 3. **Overexposed Data**: Visibility and least-privilege access controls, automated policy reviews, and configuration drift remediation. 4. **Data Loss & Interruption**: Proactive security and compliance controls to mitigate reputational risk. - **Specialized Solutions**: The platform includes specific tools for Microsoft 365 Copilot analytics, workspace management (MyHub), and rapid cloud backup (Cloud Backup Express). - **Certifications & Compliance**: The platform is certified against major standards including ISO 27001:2022, ISO 27701:2019, ISO 27017:2015, SOC 2 Type II, FedRAMP (Moderate), IRAP (Australia), and CSA STAR. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: (Not publicly available from search results, but as a NASDAQ-traded company, this fluctuates. Check Yahoo Finance or a similar service for current data.) - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue (Public) OR Total Funding (Private): **Public Company** - refer to SEC filings (10-K/10-Q) for the most recent quarterly/annual revenues. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Deeply embedded partnership with **Microsoft** (has won the Global Microsoft Partner of the Year Award six times). Other key ecosystem partners include Google and Salesforce. - **Growth Signals**: - Serves **28,000+ customers** in **100 countries**. - Over **3,000 employees** globally, with a strategically distributed workforce (two-thirds in APAC). - Expanded FedRAMP authorization to include three new products in 2024. - Launched an **AI Lab in Singapore** in 2024 to drive industry-focused innovation. - Hosted across **14 global data centers**. ## Competitive Advantages - **Deep Microsoft Ecosystem Integration**: AvePoint is a long-standing, premier partner of Microsoft with one of the largest SaaS userbases in the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. Their history dates back to providing backup for SharePoint 2001. - **Comprehensive "Trust Layer"**: They are one of the few vendors to unify data security, governance, and resilience (backup & recovery) into a single platform, meeting the needs of highly regulated industries and governments. - **Highest Security Standards**: Holds extensive, globally recognized security and compliance accreditations (FedRAMP, SOC 2, ISO 27701, IRAP), making them a trusted partner for the public sector and regulated industries. - **Global Infrastructure & Support**: A strategically distributed global workforce and 14 data centers support data sovereignty requirements worldwide. ## Strategic Focus - **AI-Ready Data Governance**: Centered on the idea that AI is only as good as the data it uses. AvePoint focuses on helping organizations prepare, secure, and govern their data for AI adoption (e.g., providing benchmarking and analytics for Microsoft 365 Copilot). - **Serving the Public Sector**: Actively expanding its FedRAMP authorized product portfolio to capture more government business in the US and other regulated regions. - **Continued Platform Expansion**: Adding new analytics, workspace management, and rapid backup solutions to broaden the scope of the Confidence Platform. ## Why Work Here - **Award-Winning Culture**: Recognized as an **Inc. Best Workplace** (back-to-back), a **Built In Best Place to Work (2024)**, and a **Great Place to Work** (93% of US employees say it's a great place to work vs. 57% at a typical US-based company). Also received awards in the Philippines, Australia, and from kununu (Top 2025 Company). - **Culture & Values**: The company describes its culture with five core values and leadership behaviors: - **Ownership and Accountability** ("We take full accountability, set high standards...") - **Teamwork** ("promoting global collaboration and taking pride in helping, sharing, mentoring...") - **Agility** ("quick, informed decision-making... a growth mindset") - **Visionary and Practical** ("bold ideas... turning them into groundbreaking realities") - **Inclusive and Empathetic** ("Diversity is at the core of our success... fostering inclusive collaboration") - **Growth Trajectory**: With over 3,000 employees and a history of rapid growth, there are significant opportunities to make an impact and "craft your career." - **Global & Remote-Flexible**: Opportunities are available across **North America, APAC, and EMEA** in cities like Jersey City, New York, London, Singapore, Sydney, and many more. They also have remote positions in Poland and other locations. - **Entrepreneurial Spirit**: The company encourages a "builder" mindset, where employees are empowered to "seize" opportunities and take ownership. ## Sources 1. [Avepoint.com - Company Site](https://www.avepoint.com/) 2. [Avepoint.com - History Page](https://www.avepoint.com/history) 3. [Avepoint.com - Careers Page](https://www.avepoint.com/careers) 4. [LinkedIn - AvePoint](https://www.linkedin.com/company/avepoint) 5. 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