Senior Security Operations Engineer

Canonical

Remote

Full Time

Posted April 1, 2026

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Job Description

The role involves leading and developing Canonical's Security Operations Center through security monitoring, threat response, and security engineering, while contributing to open source security initiatives and mentoring team members in a remote, innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities

Design, build, and operate the Security Operations Center (SOC).
Monitor security systems for threats and respond to security incidents.
Develop and improve security software, tools, and platforms.
Assess and enhance security controls across Canonical's platforms and products.
Provide operational and engineering leadership within the security team.
Mentor and guide early-career Security Operations engineers.
Contribute to open source security projects and share threat intelligence.
Plan and execute work within an agile engineering framework.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about an alternative educational or professional path
10 years of relevant professional experience
Professional cybersecurity experience, preferably working or leading a Security Operations Center
Professional engineering experience
Proficiency in common scripting languages, such as Python and Bash
Knowledge of Git, GitOps, Infrastructure-as-Code, and common orchestration platforms e.g., Kubernetes
Eagerness to contribute to open source security