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Staff Security Operations Engineer

Canonical · Home based - Worldwide

Posted about 3 months ago

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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 Staff Security Operations Engineer will be part of a new team focused on enhancing Canonical's security practices and the overall security of the open source ecosystem. Responsibilities include implementing security standards, analyzing security architecture, managing security threats, contributing to threat intelligence initiatives, and driving thought leadership in security operations. The role emphasizes both individual contribution and collaboration across teams to improve security measures and practices.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
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

  • Exceptional academic track record
  • 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
  • Expertise in threat modelling and risk management frameworks
  • Knowledge of security architecture and market-leading security tools

Nice to have

  • Experience in a security operations team or a security operations centre (SOC)
  • Experience in offensive or defensive security teams with hands-on ability
  • Experience with state-actor and other 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 listed
  • Role involves both individual and collaborative responsibilities
  • Focus on open source security may appeal to those 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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