Engineering Manager - Security Standards and Hardening

Overview

Engineering Manager - Security Standards and Hardening. Join Canonical for the Engineering Manager - Security Standards and Hardening role.

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.

Canonical’s mission is to deliver the world's best open source platform and set high standards for software security across the Ubuntu ecosystem, including open source infrastructure and software used within Ubuntu. Ubuntu is the leading open source platform for large-scale cloud and edge deployments, and we help customers meet strict security requirements such as FIPS, CIS, STIG, FedRAMP and CRA.

• Lead and develop a team of engineers, ranging from graduate to senior
• 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 evangelise great engineering and organisational practices
• Plan and manage progress on agreed goals and projects
• Support our products and customers to meet strict product security requirements such as FIPS, CIS, STIG, FedRAMP and CRA
• Support work addressing cryptography modules (FIPS 140) and system hardening with industry partners, including CIS and DISA

• An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about an alternative path
• Drive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• A love of developing and growing people with a proven coaching track record
• Organised and able to ensure your team delivers timely, high quality results
• Professional manner interacting with colleagues, partners, and the community
• Prior experience working on FIPS/Common Criteria certified products and in-depth knowledge of the underlying standards
• Prior experience working directly with DISA-STIG or CIS benchmarks, including related audit and remediation tooling (Compliance as Code)
• Knowledgeable and passionate about software and application security
• Solid experience working in an agile development environment
• A demonstrated drive for continual learning
• Builds trust, relationships and confidence
• Result-oriented with a personal drive to meet commitments
• Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks each

• Hands-on domain knowledge of Linux cryptography libraries (OpenSSL, GnuTLS)

We offer a compensation package based on location, experience, and performance, including a performance-driven annual bonus. We provide benefits that reflect our values and are designed to be fair globally. Compensation is reviewed annually and adjusted for outstanding performance.

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Travel upgrades for long haul company events

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, we recruit on a global basis and set a high standard for people joining the company. Canonical is remote-first and has been since 2004, challenging you to think differently, work smarter, and learn new skills. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer and promotes a diverse, inclusive environment.

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Software Development

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.