Are you a cybersecurity expert with a passion for protecting critical digital assets? Do you want to be part of a team that defends against advanced persistent threats (APTs) and state-level actors? If you have deep expertise in security operations (SecOps), this opportunity is for you!
🔐 Staff Security Operations Engineer
📍 Location: Home-based – Europe, Vilnius
🏢 Company: Canonical – Jobs
🎯 About the Role
We are expanding our Security Operations (SecOps) team with multiple senior/staff Security Operations Engineer (SOC) positions. This team reports directly to the CISO and is tasked with: ✅ Defending high-value cyber targets
✅ Securing the global Ubuntu estate
✅ Building a new level of assurance into the open-source supply chain
Our mission is not only to secure Canonical but also to improve the security of the open-source ecosystem. The SecOps team will contribute to public knowledge-sharing, threat intelligence, and open-source security governance.
🔍 Key Responsibilities
- Implement and evolve security standards & playbooks
- Analyze & improve security architecture
- Evaluate & implement new security tools
- Identify, contain, and remediate cyber threats
- Drive threat modeling & table-top exercises
- Develop learning materials & security training
- Contribute to open-source threat intelligence initiatives
- Publish blog posts, whitepapers, and conference talks
🛠️ What We Are Looking For
✔ Exceptional academic track record
✔ Degree in Computer Science, STEM, or equivalent experience
✔ Passion for cybersecurity & staying ahead of threats
✔ Expertise in threat modeling & risk management frameworks
✔ Knowledge of security architecture & leading security tools
✔ Experience with threat intelligence feeds & security standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST CSF)
⭐ Optional (Nice-to-Have) Skills
- Experience in a SOC (Security Operations Center)
- Hands-on offensive or defensive security expertise
- Exposure to state-actor & advanced persistent threats
🎁 What We Offer
💼 Fully remote work environment
🛫 Twice-yearly in-person team sprints
📚 $2,000 annual learning & development budget
🔄 Annual compensation review & performance bonus
🏖️ Generous holiday leave
👶 Maternity & paternity leave
💡 Recognition rewards & employee assistance program
🌏 Opportunities to travel & meet colleagues globally
🎟️ Priority Pass & travel upgrades for company events
🚀 About Canonical
Canonical is a pioneering tech firm leading the global open-source revolution. As the publisher of Ubuntu, we power AI, IoT, and cloud computing.
We hire the best talent globally and maintain a high-performance culture. At Canonical, you’ll be challenged, inspired, and empowered to work smarter and push boundaries.
📢 Canonical is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We foster a diverse & inclusive workplace and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.
🔗 Apply Now & Secure the Future of Cybersecurity! 🔗
