Security Operations Team Manager

This global leadership role involves managing the Security Operations (SecOps) team responsible for designing, implementing, and evolving Canonical security practices. The team ensures the security of data, internal infrastructure, and build processes. Key responsibilities include hiring and mentoring a team, defining security standards, evaluating and implementing new security tools, contributing to open source threat intelligence, developing SecOps learning materials, and presenting information to influence change. Optional qualifications include experience in security operations and knowledge of state-actor and advanced persistent threats.

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review and recognition rewards
• Multiple employee assistance programs and annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave with travel opportunities for company events
• Competitive compensation and benefits packages shaped by geographical location, experience, and performance

• Exceptional academic track record and undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM
• Deep personal motivation for technology security
• Leadership and management ability
• Expertise in threat modelling, risk management frameworks, and security architecture
• Ability to define, implement, automate, and measure effective incident response playbooks
• Experience with NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and security standards
• Optional: experience in security operations or security operations centre (SOC), hands-on experience in security, and knowledge of state-actor and advanced persistent threats