Chief Information Security Officer

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

Unacast is a global location intelligence and insights company transforming our understanding of human activity in the physical world. Using state-of-the-art machine learning and artificial intelligence, Unacast extracts valuable information from location data, delivering trustworthy, reliable, and privacy-friendly location intelligence. Companies across industries, at every stage of growth, rely on Unacasts actionable human mobility insights to make more informed decisions that better align with the world around them.

Overview :

Unacast is seeking a hands-on Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead our security strategy and execution. As our CISO, youll define and implement the vision and strategy for securing our companys data, technology infrastructure, and cloud environments. This role requires a balance of strategic vision, technical expertise, and day-to-day security operations. Youll collaborate closely with the leadership and technical teams to ensure the security and integrity of our cloud-based infrastructure and services, while also acting as the voice of Unacasts security practices to internal stakeholders and external customers.

This role offers a unique opportunity for proactive and visionary CISO to make a lasting impact on Unacast's security landscape. If you're ready to lead in a dynamic and evolving environment, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities :

• Define, implement, and oversee security strategies for Unacasts data, systems and cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS and GCP) to safeguard against potential threats, ensure regulatory compliance, and align with industry best practices.
• Regularly assess potential vulnerabilities through structured risk assessments, penetration testing, and audits to ensure compliance with security standards.
• Continuously monitor the cloud threat landscape, staying informed of evolving threats, regulatory changes, and industry trends, while updating security policies and procedures to enhance the security framework and address emerging risks.
• Proactively monitor security systems and investigate potential incidents, designing effective response protocols and leading swift mitigation strategies to address and resolve security breaches and safeguard assets.
• Manage and respond to cloud security incidents and breaches, ensuring timely resolution and minimal disruption.
• Collaborates with Chief Technology Officer (CTO), engineering and other internal teams to integrate security best practices into cloud architecture, product development, and infrastructure.
• Work closely with the Chief Privacy Officer (CPO) to ensure that data privacy and security strategies are aligned, protecting personal and sensitive data across all systems.
• Lead and drive the process for achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 certification, ensuring alignment with global security standards and best practices.
• Deploy and oversee critical security technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and access controls, while also establishing device-level malware and antivirus standards to safeguard both physical endpoints and virtual networks in cloud environments.
• Represent the company as the primary security contact for customers, addressing inquiries, participating in security reviews, and supporting RFPs in collaboration with our sales and customer success teams.
• Document and maintain security policies, including the Unacast Security Handbook, ensure they are aligned with evolving standards and communicated to relevant stakeholders.
• Oversee security awareness training programs to foster a culture of security vigilance among employees, and develop cloud training workshops for engineering teams.
• Report on security metrics, incidents, and initiatives to the executive team and stakeholders.

Qualifications :

Other Info

This is a remote position that will require periodic meetups at our office in Ashburn, VA and / or occasional travel. Preference for candidates who reside in the Washington DC metro area (DC, MD or VA). We offer competitive salaries and benefits and unlimited PTO. The typical base salary range for this role is $190,000 to $240,000. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, job level, internal equity, and budget. Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience and geographic location.

Unacast is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Unacast is committed to making the job application process accessible to everyone. If you are living with a disability (visible or not visible),we will provide a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process.To request an accommodation in connection with the application or recruiting process, please contact Human Resources at 703-840-8850. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

Unacast participates in the E-Verify program.

remote work

Salary : $190,000 - $240,000