Engineering Manager - Security Standards and Hardening Coimbra

Job Overview

Join us as an Engineering Manager - Security Standards and Hardening at Canonical. 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.

We are looking for a leader to set the security standards for open source software across the Ubuntu platform. This includes certifying core components to meet industry standards and guiding development teams across the company in security best practices. The ideal candidate will have experience in cryptographic modules (FIPS 140) and system hardening, as well as collaboration with industry partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of engineers
• 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 evangelize great engineering and organizational practices
• Plan and manage progress on agreed goals and projects
• Support our products and customers to meet strict product security requirements
• Support the work addressing specific cryptography modules and system hardening efforts

Requirements

• Exceptional academic track record
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM
• Drive and a track record of going
  -
  - beyond expectations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• A love of developing and growing people and a track record of it
• Organized and able to ensure your team delivers timely,
  - quality results
• Professional manner interacting with colleagues, partners, and community
• Prior experience working on FIPS/Common Criteria certified products
• Prior experience working directly with DISA-STIG or CIS benchmarks
• Knowledgeable and passionate about software and application security

What We Offer

• 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

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.