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Description

• Ubuntu is the most widely used Linux distribution in the world, and a strong factor in its broad adoption is the security and reliability the Ubuntu Linux kernels provide for their users. 
• Canonical, the company behind the Ubuntu Linux distribution, has an enduring commitment to not only high quality standards for a distribution upon release, but also to provide ongoing security and maintenance updates for its users for up to 10 years for the Long Term Support (LTS) releases.
• The Canonical Linux Kernel Team is looking for individuals with a strong sense of determination to provide ongoing support and security updates for the Ubuntu Linux kernels.  These tasks can range anywhere from diagnosing and resolving kernel issues reported by end users to assessing the latest CVE security exploit notifications for impact and integrating a resolution. 
• Overall, you will be personally responsible for the continual delivery of updates for many of the variations of version, flavor, and architecture of Linux kernel Ubuntu provides.

Responsibilities
What your day will look like:

• Collaborate regularly and proactively with a globally distributed team 
• Respond quickly to assess and mitigate security exploits in the Ubuntu Linux kernel
• Hone your kernel debugging techniques by diagnosing and resolving issues in the kernel reported by customers and the community
• Master the art of Debian and Snap packaging for Linux kernels
• Take personal pride in being directly responsible for the integration, packaging, and rigorous testing to deliver updates to millions of consumers worldwide
• Contribute to the improvement of tooling and automation for the delivery and test of Ubuntu Linux kernels
• Discover new means to ensure even greater Ubuntu reliability by adding and improving kernel test coverage and delivery process improvements
• Utilizing a strong understand of git workflows, submit, review, and apply kernel patches, working with both internal and external upstream maintainers

Requirements
What we are looking for in you:

• Well-organized, self-starting and able to deliver to fixed schedules
• Strong commitment to quality processes and documentation standards
• Demonstrated ability to present oneself in a professional manner when interacting with colleagues, business partners, and the open source community
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and oral
• Significant programming experience in C
• Solid background with git
• Demonstrated experience with operating system kernel patching and debugging

Additional skills that you might also bring:

• Significant Python and Bash scripting ability
• Broad knowledge of the Linux kernel and kernel subsystems
• Knowledge/experience with Linux kernel upstream processes and release cycle
• Prior experience with Ubuntu/Debian/Snap packaging
• Strong grasp of device drivers, BSP’s, and other low level system engineering
• Contributed to or even maintained an open source project in the past or present
• Understanding of CVE classification

What we offer you

• Your base pay will depend on various factors including your geographical location, level of experience, knowledge and skills.
• In addition to the benefits above, certain roles are also eligible for additional benefits and rewards including annual bonuses and sales incentives based on revenue or utilisation. Our compensation philosophy is to ensure equity right across our global workforce.  
• In addition to a competitive base pay, we provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. Please note that additional benefits may apply depending on the work location and, for more information on these, you can ask in the later stages of the recruitment process.
• Fully remote working environment – we’ve been working remotely since 2004!
• Personal learning and development budget of 2,000USD per annum
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues at ‘sprints’
• Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events

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Description

• This is an opportunity to play a crucial role in shaping the security of Canonical and the whole open source community. We are looking for people to help us grow and expand our security offering, and to help us make the world a safer place.
• You will work alongside fantastic security professionals already onboard at Canonical, and share your time between contributing technically, and managing team members and projects.
• The security team aims to provide a secure, stable service to our users and customers, and to enable them to reduce and manage their risk in an ever-changing landscape.
• This role involves engaging directly with our community and customers, as well as coordinating efforts across multiple engineering teams and projects.
• As an engineering manager at Canonical your primary responsibility is to the people you support: ensuring that they are growing as engineers, doing valuable work, and generally having a great time at Canonical.
• As a lead for strong engineers, technical leadership and a solid background in software security is a must, so that you’re able to challenge and grow your team members.
• You will have the opportunity to influence the culture, facilitate technical delivery, and work with your team on strategy and execution.

We have multiple management focus areas open for the Ubuntu security management role: 

• Security Maintenance (CVE and vulnerability addressing life cycle)
• Security Technology (AppArmor, Secureboot, and Cryptography)
• Certifications and Compliance (FIPS, CIS, FedRAMP)

Key Responsibilities

• Build and lead a globally distributed team of engineers through hiring, coaching, mentoring, feedback and hands-on career development
• Guide the security posture for Ubuntu, and other Canonical products
• Support timely delivery of technical solutions to address business needs
• Manage competing priorities, communicating with internal and external stakeholders
• Advocate and advance modern, agile software development practices
• Grow a healthy, collaborative engineering culture in line with the company values
• Participate in strong engineering process through code and architectural review
• Guide the growth of the Canonical Security story
• Work from home with global travel up to 15% for internal and external events

Requirements
Valued skills and experience:

• You have a Bachelor’s or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree
• You love developing and growing people and have a strong track record of doing it
• You are knowledgeable and passionate about software security, either Security Certifications or Application Security 
• You have some experience in leading, managing, coaching and mentoring software developers
• You have solid experience working in an agile development environment
• You have strong written and verbal technical communication skills

What Canonical offers

• Personal learning and development budget 
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual leave
• Priority Pass for travel

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