Unacast

Director, Information Security

Unacast

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Ashburn • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $170,000 - $210,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

AWSCloudCyber SecurityGoogle Cloud Platform

About the role

  • 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

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
risk assessmentpenetration testingincident responsesecurity controlsaccess managementintrusion detectioncloud securitysecurity auditssecurity frameworksDisaster Recovery Planning
Soft skills
analytical skillscommunication skillsteam playerbusiness mindsetcredibilitytrust buildingsecurity awarenesscollaborationleadershipinitiative
Certifications
CISSPCCSPCISMCISAAWS Security Specialty
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