About the Job: As the most widely used Linux distribution, Ubuntu underpins the security of the entire internet. The role of Security Engineering Manager directly impacts the safety and security of millions of users worldwide. Join a team of security experts dedicated to protecting the open-source ecosystem and driving innovation. Your leadership will be instrumental in addressing emerging threats, developing robust security measures, and ensuring the continued integrity of Ubuntu. This role is about leading the charge to set the security standards for open-source software across the Ubuntu platform, from desktops, servers, and edge devices to cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, and OpenStack. You will be responsible for certifying core components to meet industry standards and guiding development teams across the company in security best practices. Key Responsibilities: - Lead and develop a team of engineers, ranging from graduate to senior levels - Coach, mentor, and offer career development feedback - Identify and measure team health indicators - Implement disciplined engineering processes - Represent your team and product to stakeholders, partners, and customers - Develop and evangelize great engineering and organizational practices - Support products and customers to meet strict product security requirements such as FIPS, CIS, STIG, and FedRAMP - Collaborate with industry partners, including CIS and DISA, on cryptography modules (FIPS 140) and system hardening efforts Requirements: - Exceptional academic track record with an undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about an alternative path - Drive and a track record of exceeding expectations - Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English - Passion for developing and growing people - Organized with a focus on delivering timely, high-quality results - Prior experience with FIPS/Common Criteria certified products and knowledge of related standards - Familiarity with DISA-STIG or CIS benchmarks, including audit and remediation tooling - Knowledgeable and passionate about software and application security - Solid experience in an agile development environment - Willingness to travel twice a year for company events, up to two weeks each trip Preferred Qualifications: - Hands-on domain knowledge of Linux cryptography libraries (OpenSSL, GnuTLS) Compensation and Benefits: Canonical offers a performance-driven annual bonus, a personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year, annual compensation reviews, and various benefits that reflect its values and ideals. Team members enjoy a distributed work environment with bi-annual team sprints, annual holiday leave, maternity and paternity leave, employee assistance programs, and opportunities for travel. About Canonical: Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source, publishing Ubuntu and promoting important open-source projects in AI, IoT, and the cloud. As a remote-first company since 2004, we set high standards for excellence and foster diversity to enhance our work environment and products.
