
About Canonical
Empowering the world with open-source software
Key Highlights
- Developers of Ubuntu, used by millions globally
- Headquartered in London with a remote-first policy
- Serves enterprise clients like Google and Microsoft
- Privately held with significant funding from various investors
Canonical Ltd., headquartered in London, is the driving force behind Ubuntu, one of the world's most popular open-source operating systems. With a focus on cloud computing, IoT, and container orchestration, Canonical serves a diverse range of clients, including major enterprises like Google and Micr...
🎁 Benefits
Canonical offers competitive salaries, equity options, generous PTO policies, and a remote-first work environment, allowing employees to work from any...
🌟 Culture
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Skills & Technologies
Overview
Canonical is hiring a Security Risk Management Specialist to define and execute security risk management standards and playbooks. You'll work with various teams to enhance security resilience and contribute to the open source ecosystem. This role requires expertise in risk management and cybersecurity.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in security risk management, with experience in defining standards and playbooks that enhance organizational security. Your expertise in cybersecurity allows you to analyze and improve security practices effectively, ensuring that risks are identified and mitigated proactively. You are comfortable collaborating cross-functionally, working with various teams to promote security awareness and training across the organization.
You possess a deep understanding of industry best practices and emerging threats, which you leverage to drive decision-making processes. Your analytical skills enable you to conduct thorough risk assessments and impact analyses, ensuring that Canonical's security posture remains robust against evolving cyber threats. You are passionate about contributing to the wider open source ecosystem, sharing knowledge and best practices with the community.
What you'll do
In this role, you will define Canonical's security risk management standards and playbooks, ensuring that they align with industry best practices. You will analyze existing security practices and identify areas for improvement, working closely with cross-functional teams to implement necessary changes. Your role will involve promoting risk identification and quantification, as well as conducting impact analyses to inform strategic decision-making.
You will collaborate with the Organisational Learning and Development team to develop and facilitate security training programs across Canonical, ensuring that all employees are equipped with the knowledge to recognize and respond to security threats. Additionally, you will represent Canonical in sector-specific governance bodies, sharing threat intelligence and contributing to the security of the wider open source community.
What we offer
Canonical offers a flexible work environment, allowing you to work from anywhere in the world. You will be part of a diverse and inclusive team that values different perspectives and experiences. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we believe in fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive. Join us in our mission to secure Canonical and contribute to the open source ecosystem.
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