Head of Security Operations

March 16

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Canonical

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We deliver open source to the world faster, more securely and more cost effectively than any other company.

Open Source • Certification • OpenStack • Software Development • Containers

501 - 1000 employees

📋 Description

• Manage the security operations (SecOps) team responsible for end-to-end technical and operational security of Canonical's business, including agile threat modeling, table top exercises, intrusion detection and response, forensic analysis and policy determination. • This is a global leadership role in cyber security. • Collaborate with our Organisational Learning and Development team to develop playbooks and facilitate SecOps training across Canonical. • Design and implement technical security controls for Canonical's security practices. • The SecOps team is responsible for assuring the security and integrity of our infrastructure and product deployments. • Lead initiatives to improve Canonical's overall security posture. • Contribute to the security of the wider open source ecosystem through knowledge sharing and representation.

🎯 Requirements

• Proven track record of mitigating with advanced threat actors and nation state threats • Expert technical understanding of SOCs from the ground up • In depth knowledge of SOC architecture and design including strategies for logging, firewalls, network segmentation, honeypots etc • Someone who understands how the SOC works not just how to use it • Expert in Linux security • Ability to define, implement, automate and measure effective incident response playbooks • Knowledge of security architecture and market-leading security tools • Experience contributing to, and consuming, threat intelligence feeds • Experience in security risk management frameworks such as NIST CSF • An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university • Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path • Drive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations • Deep personal motivation to be at the forefront of technology security • Leadership and management ability • Excellent business English writing and presentation skills • Confidence to report security performance metrics with accountability for accuracy and completeness • Experience in offensive or defensive security teams with hands-on ability • Experience with open source security tools • Experience with security standards such as ISO 27001 • Experience with security posture management of corporate endpoitns