Engineering Manager

OverviewEngineering Manager - Security Standards and HardeningAs the Security Engineering Manager, you will lead the security standards for the Ubuntu platform, including cryptographic modules (FIPS 140) and system hardening. You will collaborate with industry partners such as CIS and DISA to define and build secure operating system deployments and ensure compliance with security requirements including FIPS, CIS, STIG, FedRAMP and the CRA. You will work to certify core components to meet industry standards and guide development teams across the company in security best practices. This role includes line management and career guidance to develop engineering talent and represent the team and product from a technical perspective.What you will doLead and develop a team of engineers, ranging from graduate to seniorCoach, mentor, and offer career development feedbackIdentify and measure team health indicatorsImplement disciplined engineering processesRepresent your team and product to stakeholders, partners, and customersDevelop and evangelise great engineering and organisational practicesPlan and manage progress on agreed goals and projectsSupport products and customers to meet strict product security requirements such as FIPS, CIS, STIG, FedRAMP and the CRASupport work addressing cryptography modules (FIPS 140) and system hardening efforts with industry partners, including CIS and DISAWhat we are looking for in youAn exceptional academic track record from both high school and universityUndergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about an alternative pathDrive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectationsExcellent verbal and written communication skills in EnglishA love of developing and growing people with a track record of doing soOrganised and able to ensure your team delivers timely, high quality resultsProfessional manner interacting with colleagues, partners, and the communityPrior experience working on FIPS/Common Criteria certified products and in-depth knowledge of the underlying standardsPrior 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 securitySolid experience working in an agile development environmentA demonstrated drive for continual learningBuilds trust, relationships and confidenceResult-oriented with a personal drive to meet commitmentsAbility to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks eachOptional things we valueHands-on domain knowledge of Linux cryptography libraries (OpenSSL, GnuTLS)What we offer youDistributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in personPersonal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per yearAnnual compensation reviewRecognition rewardsAnnual holiday leaveMaternity and paternity leaveEmployee Assistance ProgrammeOpportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleaguesPriority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company eventsAbout CanonicalCanonical 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, IoT 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. We expect excellence — in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Canonical has been a remote-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 employerWe 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr