or apply directly on Canonical's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 82 days Canonical's roles stay open a median of 82 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Canonical's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Canonical
- high 302 stale, 1 reposted of 312 open
- Hiring momentum
- 317 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-24
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Canonical's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Canonical.
About this role
The Senior Security Operations Engineer at Canonical will lead and mentor within the Security Operations team, focusing on building and operating a top-tier Security Operations Center. Daily responsibilities include security monitoring, threat hunting, software engineering for security tools, and site reliability engineering. The role also involves contributing to the open source community through publications and presentations, while assessing and improving security controls for Canonical's platforms.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Canonical as an employer.
What you need
- 10+ years of relevant professional experience
- Professional cybersecurity experience, preferably working or leading a Security Operations Center
- Professional engineering experience
- Proficiency in common scripting languages, such as Python and Bash
- Knowledge of Git, GitOps, Infrastructure-as-Code, and common orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes)
- An undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path
Nice to have
- Familiarity with security frameworks such as the NIST CSF, CIS CSC, and ISO 27001
- Knowledge of security architecture and market-leading security tools
- Experience in a security operations team or a security operations center
- Experience in offensive or defensive security teams with hands-on ability
- Experience with advanced persistent threats
What you get
- Performance-driven annual bonus
- Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
- Annual compensation review
- Recognition rewards
- Annual holiday leave
- Maternity and paternity leave
Worth weighing
- No specific salary figures provided
- Role involves both engineering and security, which may require a diverse skill set
- Opportunity to contribute to open source may appeal to candidates interested in community engagement
Summarised from Canonical's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Canonical on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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