Head of Security Operations

Canonical is seeking a Head of Security Operations to lead its global SecOps team, responsible for securing infrastructure, systems, and products across the organization.

This leadership role focuses on building and managing security operations, designing SOC architecture, and driving security strategy to protect both Canonical and the broader open-source ecosystem.

Canonical is hiring a Head of Security Operations to lead and evolve its SecOps team, ensuring robust security practices across infrastructure, products, and internal systems.

Responsibilities:
- Lead, hire, and mentor a global team of security professionals
- Define and implement security standards, playbooks, and SOC architecture
- Design and improve Canonical’s overall security posture and infrastructure
- Evaluate and deploy security tools and technologies
- Detect, respond to, and remediate security threats and incidents
- Drive threat modeling, incident response exercises, and security training
- Collaborate with engineering and leadership teams to integrate security into development processes
- Contribute to open-source security initiatives and threat intelligence sharing
- Track and report on security KPIs and performance metrics
- Represent Canonical in industry forums, conferences, and publications

Requirements:
- Proven experience dealing with advanced and nation-state cyber threats
- Deep expertise in SOC design, architecture, and operations
- Strong knowledge of Linux security and system hardening
- Experience with incident response, threat detection, and automation
- Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST CSF
- Strong leadership and team management experience
- Excellent communication and presentation skills

Nice to Have:
- Experience with ISO 27001 and other security standards
- Background in offensive or defensive security roles
- Experience with open-source security tools
- Experience managing endpoint security posture

Benefits:
- Remote-first global work environment
- Learning and development budget
- Annual compensation reviews and performance bonuses
- Travel opportunities and global team events
- Comprehensive benefits package

Join Canonical to lead security operations and help protect one of the world’s largest open-source ecosystems.