Security Risk Management Specialist

• Develop templates and materials to help with self-service risk management actions

• Monitor and identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness of risk management processes

• Launch campaigns to perform security assessments and help mitigate security risks across the company

• Build evaluation methods and performance indicators to measure efficiency of security functions and capabilities.

What we are looking for

• An exceptional academic track record

• 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

• Deep personal motivation to be at the forefront of technology security

• Leadership and management ability

• Excellent business English writing and presentation skills

• Problem-solver with excellent communication skills, a deep technical understanding of security assessments and risk management

• Expertise in threat modelling and risk management frameworks

• Broad knowledge of how to operationalize the management of security risk

• Experience in Secure Development Lifecycle and Security by Design methodology

What we offer you

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person

• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year

• Annual compensation review

• Recognition rewards

• Annual holiday leave

• Maternity and paternity leave

• Employee Assistance Programme

• 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 tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

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