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CanonicalSenior Security Operations Engineer
Canonical is hiring a Senior Security Operations Engineer to join its Security Operations team. This remote-first technology company publishes Ubuntu and contributes widely to the open…
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Canonical is hiring a Senior Security Operations Engineer to join its Security Operations team. This remote-first technology company publishes Ubuntu and contributes widely to the open source ecosystem. The position involves establishing and advancing a Security Operations Center, handling threat monitoring and incident response, engineering custom security platforms, and applying site reliability engineering principles to automate security tools. Team members also have opportunities to participate in open source security projects,…
Job Description
Canonical is hiring a Senior Security Operations Engineer to join its Security Operations team. This remote-first technology company publishes Ubuntu and contributes widely to the open source ecosystem. The position involves establishing and advancing a Security Operations Center, handling threat monitoring and incident response, engineering custom security platforms, and applying site reliability engineering principles to automate security tools. Team members also have opportunities to participate in open source security projects, write whitepapers or blog posts, and present at industry events.
This role suits experienced software developers with a security focus or senior cybersecurity professionals with strong engineering capabilities. Junior positions are also available for candidates possessing compelling academic or professional backgrounds. Canonical provides a distributed work environment where professionals collaborate globally while taking part in regular in-person team sprints.
Responsibilities
- Provide engineering and operational leadership for security initiatives
- Design, implement, and evolve the Security Operations Center
- Build custom security software and platforms
- Monitor for, identify, respond to, and remediate security threats and incidents
- Assess and improve existing security controls across company products
- Mentor early-career Security Operations engineers
- Plan and execute tasks within an agile engineering framework
- Contribute to open source security projects and publish technical content
Requirements
- 10 or more years of relevant professional experience
- Professional experience in cybersecurity, specifically within or leading a Security Operations Center
- Professional engineering experience
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python and Bash
- Knowledge of Git, GitOps, Infrastructure-as-Code, and orchestration tools like Kubernetes
- Willingness to contribute to open source security
Qualifications
- An undergraduate degree in Computer Science or a STEM field, or a compelling narrative for an alternative path
- Strong academic track record
- Familiarity with frameworks like NIST CSF, CIS CSC, and ISO 27001
- Knowledge of security architecture and market-leading security tools
- Background in offensive or defensive security teams with hands-on technical skills
- Experience dealing with advanced persistent threats
- Proficiency in additional programming languages including Golang
Core Skills
Benefits
- Annual compensation reviews based on performance, geography, and experience
- Performance-driven annual bonus
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 annually
- Annual holiday leave
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Twice-yearly in-person team sprints with travel opportunities
- Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this a remote position?
Yes, Canonical operates as a remote-first company and offers a distributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints.
What is the salary for this role?
The source posting does not specify the salary amount, though compensation is shaped globally by location, experience, and performance, and reviewed annually.
What kind of background is required to apply?
Candidates need 10 plus years of relevant professional experience, professional cybersecurity experience with a focus on Security Operations Centers, professional engineering experience, and proficiency in Python and Bash.
What employment type is this?
The employment type is full-time.
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