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. With Canonical's Ubuntu being the leading open source platform for large-scale cloud and edge deployments, we are increasingly called upon to help customers meet strict security requirements such as FIPS, CIS, STIG, FedRAMP, and the new CRA. This role involves setting the security standards for open source software across the Ubuntu platform, certifying core components to meet industry standards, and guiding development teams in security best practices.
Key Responsibilities: - Lead and develop a team of engineers, ranging from graduate to senior levels. - Coach, mentor, and provide career development feedback. - Identify and measure team health indicators. - Implement disciplined engineering processes. - Represent the team and product to stakeholders, partners, and customers. - Develop and promote great engineering and organizational practices. - Support products and customers in meeting strict product security requirements. - Collaborate with industry partners on cryptography modules and system hardening efforts.
Qualifications: - Exceptional academic track record from high school and university. - Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM (or relevant experience). - Proven track record of exceeding expectations and driving results. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. - Passion for developing and growing team members. - Organized and capable of delivering high-quality results within deadlines. - Experience with FIPS/Common Criteria certified products and related standards. - Knowledge of DISA-STIG or CIS benchmarks and related audit/remediation tooling. - Solid experience in an agile development environment. - Willingness and ability to travel twice a year for company events (up to two weeks each).
Optional: - Hands-on knowledge of Linux cryptography libraries (OpenSSL, GnuTLS).
What We Offer: - Competitive compensation that considers geographical location, experience, and performance, with annual reviews. - Performance-driven annual bonus. - Benefits reflecting our values, including a distributed work environment, personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year, annual leave, maternity/paternity leave, and an Employee Assistance Program. - Opportunities for travel to meet colleagues at company events.
About Canonical: Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. We publish Ubuntu, one of the most crucial open-source projects and a leader in AI, IoT, and cloud platforms. As a remote-first company since 2004, we seek excellence and diversity in our workforce, creating an inclusive environment for all applicants.
