Senior Security Operations Engineer
CanonicalRemote
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
Benefits & Perks
Compensation is based on location, experience, and performance, with annual reviews and more frequent reviews for graduates and associates
Performance-driven annual bonus
Distributed work environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints
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
Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long haul company events
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