As the most widely used Linux distribution, Ubuntu plays a crucial role in the security of the entire internet. The role of the Security Engineering Manager directly impacts the safety and security of millions of users worldwide. You will join a team of security experts dedicated to protecting the open-source ecosystem and driving innovation. Your leadership will be essential in addressing emerging threats, developing robust security measures, and ensuring the continued integrity of Ubuntu.
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Canonical's mission involves setting the highest standards for software security for the OS and the vast range of open-source infrastructure and software available to developers within the Ubuntu ecosystem. The Engineering Manager will lead the charge to set the security standards for open-source software across the Ubuntu platform, which includes desktops, servers, edge devices, cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, and OpenStack.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop a team of engineers, coaching and mentoring them for career development.
- Identify and measure team health indicators.
- Implement disciplined engineering processes and represent your team and product to stakeholders.
- Support products in meeting strict security requirements such as FIPS, CIS, STIG, and FedRAMP.
- Collaborate with industry partners to address specific cryptography modules and system hardening efforts.
Qualifications:
- Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or a related STEM field.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Proven experience in working on FIPS/Common Criteria certified products and knowledge of underlying standards.
- Familiarity with DISA-STIG or CIS benchmarks, including related audit and remediation tooling.
- Strong experience in an agile development environment.
- Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks each.
Desirable Skills:
- Hands-on knowledge of Linux cryptography libraries (OpenSSL, GnuTLS).
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation with annual reviews.
- Performance-driven bonuses and extra benefits.
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
- Distributed work environment with in-person team sprints.
- Annual holiday leave and maternity/paternity leave.
- Employee Assistance Program and travel opportunities.
Canonical is committed to fostering a diverse workplace free from discrimination, valuing diversity of experience and perspectives. Join us in our mission to deliver the world's best open-source platform while ensuring software security standards are at the forefront of our initiatives.
