Engineering Manager - Security Standards and Hardening

Overview

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. This is an opportunity to make a tangible difference and leave a lasting legacy on the digital landscape.

Canonicals mission is to deliver the world's best open source platform and set the highest possible standard for software security across the Ubuntu ecosystem, including infrastructure and software that developers rely on within the Ubuntu ecosystem. With Ubuntu as the leading open source platform for large-scale cloud and edge deployments, we help customers meet strict security requirements such as FIPS, CIS, STIG, FedRAMP and the CRA.

This role is about leading the charge to set security standards for open source software across the Ubuntu platform — from desktops, servers and edge devices to cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes and OpenStack — by certifying core components to meet industry standards and guiding development teams in security best practices. We work primarily within cryptographic modules (FIPS 140) and system hardening in collaboration with industry partners including CIS and DISA to define and build secure operating system deployments.

An Engineering Manager is responsible for line management and career guidance. The ability to develop engineering talent, represent the team and product technically, and drive collaboration with other teams and customers is critical to success in this role.

What you will do in this role

• 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 the new CRA
• Support work addressing cryptography modules (FIPS 140) and system hardening with industry partners, including CIS and DISA

What we are looking for in you

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What we offer you

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually and offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We provide all team members with additional benefits reflecting our values and global needs.

About Canonical

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 very high standard for people joining the company. Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004. We are an equal opportunity employer and foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience and background creates a better work environment and better products.

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