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Head of Security Operations

CanonicalHome based - Worldwide
Remote Full-time

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Experience Level

Manager

Qualifications

Proven experience in leading and mentoring a team of highly skilled technical security professionals. Expertise in defining and implementing security standards and playbooks for SecOps. Demonstrated ability to architect and design a Security Operations Center (SOC). Proficiency in analyzing and enhancing security architecture. Experience in evaluating, selecting, and deploying new security tools and practices. Strong skills in identifying, containing, and remediating security threats and cyber incidents. Ability to enhance the visibility and thought leadership of Canonical's SecOps practices. Active participation in open-source threat intelligence initiatives. Experience in driving threat modeling, tabletop exercises, and incident response planning.

About the job

In this pivotal global leadership position, you will spearhead the Security Operations (SecOps) team, overseeing the comprehensive design, implementation, and continual enhancement of Canonical's cyber security strategies, methodologies, tools, and policies. As the primary architect of our security practices, your team will play a crucial role in safeguarding Canonical's data, internal infrastructure, and build processes. You will ensure the security and integrity of our infrastructure and product deployments by establishing and implementing robust technical security controls that autonomously identify, contain, and remediate security threats. Additionally, your insights will enhance Canonical product security, fortifying the resilience of our Ubuntu customers and users against cyber attacks.

As the leader within the cyber security domain, you will collaborate with our Organizational Learning and Development team to craft playbooks and facilitate SecOps training throughout Canonical. You will be part of a larger security organization, leading a high-performing security team, and enhancing Canonical's overall security posture. Your initiatives will integrate the team's insights into Canonical's broader software development lifecycle.

While this is a management role, we seek leaders who are also expert practitioners, capable of leading by example, contributing at the highest levels, and assessing work based on their extensive professional experience and expertise. Ideal candidates will possess deep, hands-on knowledge of a diverse array of open-source and proprietary security tools and practices, blending them into a comprehensive next-generation security solution tailored to Canonical's wide-ranging interests.

The mission of the SecOps team extends beyond just securing Canonical; it includes contributing to the security of the broader open-source ecosystem. You may share knowledge through public speaking engagements and industry events, disseminate threat intelligence, or represent Canonical in sector-specific governance bodies.

This role reports directly to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).

About Canonical

Canonical is a global leader in open-source software development, committed to driving the world's adoption of open-source technologies. With a passion for innovation and collaboration, we empower individuals and organizations to harness the power of open-source solutions. Our mission is to enhance the security, reliability, and performance of software environments worldwide, making technology accessible and beneficial for all.

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