Security Risk Management Specialist

Overview
We are seeking a
Security Risk Management Specialist
to help define and execute Canonical's security risk program. The security risk management team drives the strategy and practices for identifying, tracking, and reducing security risk across Canonical.
We combine industry best practices with emerging threat information to identify, quantify, and model risk, guiding decision making. In this role you will establish and execute a broad strategic vision for the security risk program at
Canonical
, working cross-functionally with teams across the organization. The team contributes to Canonical product security, improving resilience for Ubuntu customers and users facing cyber threats, and collaborates with our Organisational Learning and Development team to develop playbooks and security training.
The security risk management team also aims to contribute to the security of the wider open source ecosystem; they may share knowledge at public events, share threat intelligence with the community, or represent Canonical in sector governance bodies.
Responsibilities
Define Canonical's security risk management standards and playbooks
Analyse and improve Canonical's security risk practices
Evaluate, select and implement new security requirements, tools and practices
Grow the presence and thought leadership of Canonical security risk management practice
Develop Canonical security risk learning and development materials
Work with Security leadership to present information and influence change
Participate in developing key risk indicators, provide inputs to the development of key control indicators, and key performance indicators for various programs
Apply statistical models to risk frameworks (such as FAIR, sensitivity analysis, and others)
Participate in risk management, decision-making, and collaborative discussions
Lead quantified risk assessments and understand the value of qualitative data for improvements to quality and engineering processes
Interpret internal or external cyber security risk analyses in business terms and recommend a responsible course of action
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
Qualifications
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
We provide a compensation framework that considers geography, experience, and performance, with annual reviews and a performance-driven bonus. In addition to base pay, we offer benefits reflecting our values and a global approach to fairness.
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
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 shaping the world daily. We recruit globally and maintain high standards for new hires. Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004. Working here challenges 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.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance and Sales
Industries
Software Development
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia — A$135,000.00 to A$150,000.00 per year
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