Hybrid Director, Information Security

Posted 3 months ago

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About the role

  • Director of Information Security at Unacast transforming location data intelligence through effective security measures. Oversee security strategies and compliance, ensuring data protection and incident response.

Responsibilities

  • Own and execute security roadmaps for protecting Unacast’s data, systems, and cloud environments (AWS, GCP), covering day-to-day operations and practical security measures
  • Conduct risk assessments, penetration testing, monitoring, and incident response to address emerging threats and keep systems and data secure
  • Implement and manage security controls including access management, intrusion detection, and endpoint standards across physical endpoints and cloud environments
  • Lead security audits and certifications such as ISO 27001 and SOC 2, ensuring compliance with relevant standards
  • Work closely with engineering to integrate security best practices into architecture, infrastructure, and product development
  • Respond to security incidents quickly and effectively, minimizing disruption
  • Track and report key security metrics to show risks, progress, and opportunities for improvement
  • Support customer security reviews, RFPs, and compliance discussions as the external voice of Unacast’s security program
  • Collaborate with the Unacast Privacy team to align data security and privacy strategies
  • Maintain clear and actionable security documentation, including policies and playbooks, ensuring they stay current and accessible
  • Lead company-wide security awareness and training initiatives to build a culture of security vigilance

Requirements

  • 10+ years in security experience managing both strategy and execution
  • One or more relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CISA, or AWS Security Specialty
  • Hands-on expertise in securing cloud environments (AWS, GCP), implementing security controls, and managing incidents
  • Experience with achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 certification, SOC 2, or similar standards
  • Experience integrating security into engineering, DevOps, and cloud environments
  • Expertise in relevant security regulations, laws, and standards, with an in-depth understanding of data protection, cybersecurity best practices, and Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP) and Disaster Recovery Planning
  • Expertise in security frameworks, standards, and best practices, including hands-on experience with incident response, risk assessment, penetration testing, and security audits
  • Awareness of emerging security threats, trends, and new technologies impacting the field
  • Team player with a strong business mindset, building credibility and trust with customers to drive outcomes
  • Strong analytical skills to assess threats and design effective security solutions
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex security topics for both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • A roll-up-your-sleeves mentality, eager to own, build, and execute security initiatives at all levels

Benefits

  • competitive salaries
  • benefits
  • unlimited PTO

Job title

Director, Information Security

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$170,000 - $210,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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