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Job Description
Canonical is seeking an Ubuntu Security Engineer to monitor, analyze, and address vulnerabilities in open source software, collaborating with global teams to enhance the security of Ubuntu and its ecosystem. The role involves security assessments, code reviews, developing security tools, and engaging with the open source community in a remote, international environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze, fix, and test vulnerabilities in open source packages
- Track vulnerabilities in the Ubuntu ecosystem from discovery to remediation
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to develop and implement vulnerability patches
- Audit source code for security vulnerabilities
- Build features and tools to enhance the security of Ubuntu and its ecosystem
Requirements
- Thorough understanding of the common categories of security vulnerabilities and techniques for fixing them
- Familiarity with coordinated disclosure practices
- Familiarity with open source development tools and methodologies
- Skill in one or more of the following programming languages: C, Python, Go, Rust, Java, Ruby, PHP, JavaScript, or TypeScript
- Excellent logic, problem-solving, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills
- Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with the team and Ubuntu community members
- Experience with Linux Debian or Ubuntu preferred
- Ability to analyze, fix, and test vulnerabilities in open source packages
- Ability to keep track of vulnerabilities in the Ubuntu ecosystem as they are discovered, researched, and fixed, leveraging internal tools
- Ability to collaborate with other teams in the Ubuntu community and upstream developers to exchange or develop vulnerability patches and ensure Ubuntu includes the most robust security features
- Experience in auditing source code for vulnerabilities
- Ability to build features and tools to help teams strengthen the security of their products and contribute to the overall security of Ubuntu
- Willingness to travel internationally at least twice a year for one week each time
- Ability to work productively in a globally distributed team through self-discipline and self-motivation
- Location flexibility for a worldwide, remote role
Benefits & Perks
Compensation is based on geographical location, experience, and performance, with annual reviews and more frequent reviews for graduates and associates
Performance-driven annual bonus or commission
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
Team Member Assistance Program
Wellness Platform
Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
Travel upgrades and Priority Pass for long-haul company events
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