We deliver open source to the world faster, more securely and more cost effectively than any other company. We develop Ubuntu, the world’s most popular enterprise Linux from cloud to edge, together with a passionate global community of 200,000 contributors. Ubuntu means 'humanity to others'​. We chose it because it embodies the generosity at the heart of open source, the new normal for platforms and innovation.
What you'll do
Security roles might tackle any of the following:
- Define, implement and document new security features
- Lead security-oriented thinking in a product engineering team
- Analyze, fix, and test vulnerabilities in Canonical and open source Software
- Contribute to Ubuntu and upstream projects to benefit the community
- Audit and analyze source code for vulnerabilities
- Integrate new tools in our security infrastructure, pipelines and processes
- Achieve and retain various security certifications
- Extend and enhance Linux cryptographic components - specifically with modules such as OpenSSL/Libgcrypt - with the features and functionality required for country-specific compliance such as FIPS and CC certification
- Work with external partners to develop CIS benchmarks
- Design and develop hardening automation for Ubuntu
- Monitor the security industry for new developments
- Develop, test and maintain new software capabilities
- Provide guidance and support to other engineering teams
What we are looking for in you
- An exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
- Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path
- Drive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations
- A thorough understanding of the common categories of security vulnerabilities
- Modern engineering techniques to find and fix them
- Familiarity with open source development tools and methodologies
- Skill in one or more of C, Python, Go, Rust, Java, Ruby or PHP
- Experience as a security champion
- Experience driving security within a wider SDLC process
- Professional written and spoken English
- Experience with Linux (Debian or Ubuntu preferred)
- Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability
- Passion, thoughtfulness, and self-motivation
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments
- Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks each
Optional skills we also value
- Clear and effective communication with the team and Ubuntu community members
- Experience working with Linux Kernel
- Security Certification experience and knowledge in FIPS and/or CC
- Experience with OVAL (Open Vulnerability Assessment Language)
- Knowledge of and familiarity with low-level Linux cryptography APIs
- Demonstrated high learning ability
- Performance engineering experience
Method of Application
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