Security Operations Leader: Propelling Cyber Excellence

10 hours ago


Manama, Manama, Bahrain Canonical Full time

Job Description

 

Company Overview

Canonical is a pioneering technology company that champions the use of open-source software to drive innovation and excellence in the industry.

 

Job Summary

We are seeking an exceptional Security Operations Leader to spearhead our cyber security efforts and propel our operations to new heights. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and evolution of our security practices, techniques, tools, systems, and policies.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and execution of comprehensive security strategies to safeguard Canonical's data, internal infrastructure, and build processes.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security insights into our broader software development process.
  • Oversee the architecture and design of our Security Operations Center (SOC), ensuring it aligns with industry best practices and standards.
  • Develop and implement effective incident response playbooks, leveraging expertise in Linux security and threat intelligence feeds.
  • Drive security risk management initiatives, utilizing frameworks like NIST CSF to ensure compliance and mitigate potential threats.
  • Foster a culture of excellence within the Sec Ops team, promoting leadership, management, and business English writing and presentation skills.
  • Contribute to open-source threat intelligence initiatives, sharing knowledge through public presentations and industry events.
  • Represent Canonical in sector-specific governance bodies, showcasing thought leadership in the security community.

 

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you must have:

  • A proven track record of mitigating advanced threat actors and nation-state threats.
  • Expert technical understanding of SOCs from the ground up.
  • In-depth knowledge of SOC architecture and design, including strategies for logging, firewalls, network segmentation, honeypots, etc.
  • Experience contributing to and consuming threat intelligence feeds.
  • Knowledge of security risk management frameworks like NIST CSF.
  • An undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about your alternative path.
  • Exceptional academic achievements from high school and university.
  • Leadership and management ability, with excellent business English writing and presentation skills.

 

What We Offer

As a Security Operations Leader at Canonical, you will enjoy a competitive compensation package, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to work with a talented team dedicated to advancing the field of cyber security.



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