Staff Security Operations Engineer

CanonicalCanonical·Remote(Home based - Worldwide)·Work From Anywhere
Software Development
Excel

WFA Digital Insight

As demand for cybersecurity specialists surges, Canonical is building a new Security Operations team to raise the bar for open source security. With a focus on defending critical assets and contributing to the global Ubuntu estate, this role requires exceptional skills in security architecture and threat intelligence. Candidates should be prepared to showcase their expertise in security operations and their passion for open source security.

Job Description

About the Role

The Staff Security Operations Engineer will be part of a new team reporting to the CISO, focused on building an entirely new level of assurance and observable rigor into the open source supply chain.

Responsibilities

  • Implement and evolve Canonical's SecOps security standards and playboards
  • Analyse and improve Canonical's security architecture
  • Evaluate, select and implement new security tools and practices
  • Identify, contain and guide the remediation of security threats and cyber attacks
  • Grow the presence and thought leadership of Canonical SecOps practice

Requirements

Exceptional skills in security operations, threat modeling, and mitigation are required. Experience defending highly contested critical assets and high-value cyber targets is a plus.

How to Stand Out

  • Showcase your expertise in security architecture and threat intelligence by highlighting specific examples of security operations you've managed in the past.
  • Prepare to discuss your experience with security tools and practices, and how you've evaluated and implemented new solutions.
  • Demonstrate your passion for open source security by sharing your involvement in open source projects or communities.
  • Be ready to walk through your thought process on threat modeling and mitigation, and how you've applied these skills in previous roles.
  • Consider creating a portfolio of your security operations work, including any relevant certifications or training.

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