Head of Security Operations

Canonical is hiring a Head of Security Operations. This is a remote job – you can work from home in Sri Lanka for a company abroad.

Job summary

• Post: Head of Security Operations
• Employer: Canonical
• Where: Remote – open to Anywhere (includes Sri Lanka)
• Job type: Full-time
• Level: Director
• Apply by: 29 November 2026 (or until the post is filled)

About this kind of job

Security jobs involve protecting people and property, checking visitors and reporting incidents, often in day and night shifts.

What the job involves

• Hire and mentor a team of outstanding technical security professionals
• Define Canonical's SecOps security standards and playbooks
• Own and drive the architecture and design of the SOC
• Analyse and improve Canonical's security architecture
• Evaluate, select and implement new security tools and practices
• Identify, contain and guide the remediation of security threats and cyber attacks
• Grow the presence and thought leadership of Canonical SecOps practice
• Contribute to open source threat intelligence initiatives

Working remotely from Sri Lanka

• You need a laptop, a stable internet connection and good written English.
• Check the working hours (time zone) and how you will be paid (for example bank transfer, Payoneer or Wise) before you accept an offer.
• Foreign income received through banks in Sri Lanka may have tax rules – keep your payment records.

Tip from JobPortal

Keep your police report and any security training certificates ready. Apply only through the official link and never pay money to get a job.

Source

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