Cloud Engineering Manager

Cloud Engineering Manager

Aveiro, Esgueira, Aveiro, Portugal

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 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.

Canonical’s mission to deliver the world’s best open source platform comes with a responsibility: to set the highest possible standard for software security, not only for the OS, but also for the wide range of open source infrastructure and software that developers enjoy within the Ubuntu ecosystem. With Ubuntu being the leading open source platform for scale cloud and edge deployments, we are increasingly called upon to help customers meet strict security requirements such as FIPS, CIS, STIG, Fed
RAMP and the new 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 Open
Stack. We work primarily within cryptographic modules (FIPS 140) and system hardening, collaborating with industry partners including CIS and DISA to define and build secure operating system deployments.

An Engineering Manager is responsible for line management, career guidance, talent development, representing the team and product from a technical perspective, and driving collaboration with other teams and customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of engineers, ranging from graduate to senior.
• Coach, mentor, and provide 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 security requirements such as FIPS, CIS, STIG, Fed
  RAMP and the new CRA.
• Support cryptography modules (FIPS 140) and system hardening efforts with industry partners, including CIS and DISA.

Qualifications

• Exceptional academic track record from high school and university.
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about an alternative path.
• Strong drive and a track record of exceeding expectations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• A passion for developing and growing people with a proven track record.
• Organised and able to deliver timely,
  - quality results.
• Professional manner when interacting with colleagues, partners, and the community.
• Prior experience on FIPS/Common Criteria certified products and deep knowledge of the underlying standards.
• Prior experience working directly with DISA‑STIG or CIS benchmarks, including related audit and remediation tooling (e. g. , Compliance as Code).
• Knowledgeable and passionate about software and application security.
• Solid experience in an agile development environment.
• Demonstrated drive for continual learning.
• Builds trust, relationships, and confidence.
• Result‑oriented with a personal drive to meet commitments.
• Ability to travel twice a year for company events up to two weeks each.

Optional

• Hands‑on domain knowledge of Linux cryptography libraries (Open
  SSL, Gnu
  TLS).

Benefits

• Distributed work environment with yearly team sprints in person.
• 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.

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, Io
T and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. Canonical was the first company since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer.

We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

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