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.
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The AppArmor team’s primary responsibility is to develop security features and capabilities for AppArmor, the security module protecting all Ubuntu users by providing mandatory access control to confine programs and restrict their access to system resources. Your work will improve the security of millions of people, engaging directly with the community and customers while coordinating efforts across multiple engineering teams and projects.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop a team of engineers, from graduate to senior levels
- Coach, mentor, and provide 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
- Plan and manage progress on agreed goals and projects
- Collaborate with other leaders in the security engineering leadership team
Requirements:
- Exceptional academic track record from high school and university
- Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path
- Proven drive and a track record of exceeding expectations
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Passion for developing and growing people, with a successful history in doing so
- Organized and able to ensure timely, high-quality results
- Professional demeanor when interacting with colleagues, partners, and the community
- Proficient in C; good understanding of Linux kernel development
- Experience working with Linux Security Modules
- Knowledgeable and passionate about software and application security
- Solid experience in an agile development environment
- Demonstrated drive for continuous learning
- Ability to build trust and relationships
- Result-oriented with a personal drive to meet commitments
- Willing to travel twice a year for company events, up to two weeks each
Optional Valued Skills:
- Good understanding of containers/packaging formats
Compensation and Benefits:
Compensation is shaped by geographical location, experience, and performance, with annual reviews to recognize outstanding performance. Additional benefits include a performance-driven annual bonus, a personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year, recognition rewards, annual leave, maternity and paternity leave, Employee Assistance Programme, and opportunities to travel to meet colleagues.
About Canonical:
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source and publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud. Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004, creating a workplace free from discrimination and valuing diversity of experience, perspectives, and background.
