About the job
The Canonical Security Operations team is on the lookout for a dynamic Senior or Staff Engineer to join our ranks. As a pivotal member of our team, you will play a crucial role in designing, building, and operating a state-of-the-art Security Operations Center (SOC). Your leadership, mentorship, and technical expertise will guide our efforts to maintain the highest security standards.
This multifaceted role encompasses:
- Core SOC responsibilities, including security monitoring, threat hunting, and incident response.
- Security engineering focused on evaluating and fortifying Canonical's platforms and products.
- Software engineering to create tailored tools and platforms.
- Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) to deploy, maintain, and automate security solutions.
We seek candidates with robust engineering and security backgrounds, complemented by a track record of significant achievements. Whether you are a seasoned security operations professional with engineering expertise or a senior developer with a strong security focus, you will find this role rewarding.
In addition to safeguarding Canonical’s digital assets, this position offers a unique opportunity to engage with the open-source community. Team members will have the chance to present at industry conferences, share threat intelligence, and contribute to open-source security software.
We also have openings for junior positions for candidates with a strong academic or professional foundation.

