Security Engineer – Ubuntu

Company: Canonical –

WebSite: Makkah, Saudi Arabia

Job Description:**Ubuntu Security Engineer Opportunity at Canonical**

Canonical, a leading provider of open source software and operating systems for global enterprise and technology markets, seeks a highly motivated and skilled Ubuntu Security Engineer. Our Ubuntu platform is integral to numerous enterprise initiatives across public cloud, data science, artificial intelligence, engineering innovation, and the Internet of Things. Our clientele includes prominent public cloud and silicon providers, alongside industry leaders across diverse sectors.

As a pioneer in global distributed collaboration, Canonical fosters a dynamic environment with over 1200 professionals spanning more than 75 countries, emphasizing remote work. Teams convene in person two to four times annually in diverse global locations to strategize and align on execution. The company, founded and led with profitability and growth, is currently expanding its industry-leading software security team. The Ubuntu Security Engineer will contribute to safeguarding the open source community and Ubuntu users against emerging threats. Canonical is committed to building a comprehensive security team to provide robust coverage across a spectrum of ecosystems and environments, reinforcing our commitment to a more secure digital world.

**Responsibilities:**

As a member of the Ubuntu team, the successful candidate will collaborate with leading technologists to monitor, triage, respond to, and document vulnerabilities in open source software. This role involves close collaboration with internal teams and external partners to identify, prioritize, and track the progress of resolving security issues.

The role may also encompass various activities, including security assessments and code reviews, internal tool development, community engagement, security hardening, feature development, and participation in industry collaborations. International travel is required several times annually, typically for one-week durations. The successful candidate must demonstrate self-discipline and motivation to thrive in a globally distributed team.

**Location:** Worldwide

**Key responsibilities include:**

* Analyzing, remediating, and testing vulnerabilities within Ubuntu packages.
* Maintaining accurate tracking of vulnerabilities in Ubuntu releases throughout their discovery, research, and resolution phases, utilizing internal software tools.
* Collaborating with Ubuntu community teams and upstream developers to exchange or develop vulnerability patches, ensuring the incorporation of optimal security features within Ubuntu.
* Conducting source code audits to identify potential vulnerabilities.

**Qualifications:**

* Thorough understanding of common security vulnerability categories and corresponding remediation techniques.
* Familiarity with coordinated vulnerability disclosure practices.
* Proficiency in open source development tools and methodologies.
* Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following programming languages: C, Python, Go, Rust, Java, Ruby, or PHP.
* Exceptional logic, problem-solving, troubleshooting, and decision-making capabilities.
* Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, for interacting with team members and the Ubuntu community.
* Experience with Linux, preferably Debian or Ubuntu.
* Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and a strong sense of accountability.
* Appreciation for diversity and the ability to work effectively within a multicultural, multinational organization.
* Thoughtfulness and self-motivation.
* Results-oriented with a personal drive to meet commitments.
* Ability to undertake international travel twice annually for company events, lasting up to two weeks.

**Compensation and Benefits:**

Canonical offers a competitive compensation package based on geographical location, experience, and performance. Annual compensation reviews (and more frequent reviews for graduates and associates) are conducted to recognize outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, a performance-driven annual bonus or commission is provided. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, reflecting our values and ideals, balanced to meet local needs and ensure global fairness.

Benefits include:

* Distributed work environment with bi-annual in-person team sprints.
* Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year.
* Annual compensation review.
* Recognition rewards.
* Annual holiday leave.
* Maternity and paternity leave.
* Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
* Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
* Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events.

**About Canonical:**

Canonical is a pioneering technology company at the forefront of the open source movement. As the publisher of Ubuntu, a pivotal open source project and the platform for AI, IoT, and cloud computing, we are shaping the future of software. Canonical is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace free from discrimination. We believe that diverse experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds create a superior work environment and lead to better products. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration, regardless of their identity.

Working at Canonical presents an opportunity to engage with cutting-edge technologies, collaborate with exceptional colleagues, and contribute to impactful projects on a global scale.

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