Senior Cloud & Security Engineer

About this role

Unacast is a leading provider of global location intelligence that delivers cutting-edge analytics about human mobility in the physical world. We are a team of experts with decades of unmatched industry experience and we partner with organizations across the private and public sectors to unlock the potential of location data. Unacast drives smarter decision-making based on trustworthy, reliable, and privacy-friendly location intelligence that powers both commercial and societal benefits.

Position Overview:

Unacast is seeking a Senior Cloud Security Engineer focused on AWS cloud security to own and strengthen the security of our cloud environment. Reporting to the VP of Engineering, this is a hands-on role responsible for designing, implementing, and operating security controls across AWS infrastructure and services. The role extends beyond AWS, covering broader security responsibilities across the company’s systems and access environment. This role is ideal for a Cloud Security Engineer who thrives in cloud environments and enjoys building and operating security systems and is comfortable getting into the details.

As AI tools become embedded in engineering workflows, this role will support Unacast's responsible adoption of AI by helping define approved tools, appropriate use of company and customer data, and guardrails to protect against data leakage, prompt injection, and other AI- specific risks. 

What You Will Do:

• Design, implement, and maintain security controls and policies across AWS environments to protect systems and data.
• Lead the integration of security practices into the DevOps lifecycle, promoting secure development, deployment, and operational processes.
• Utilize AWS security tooling and security services to support detection, prevention, and continuous improvement of cloud security posture.
• Identify, assess, and drive remediation of security risks and vulnerabilities in cloud infrastructure in partnership with engineering teams.
• Monitor c...