This CISO role is for a global cybersecurity leader with a passion for Linux and open source to help define the way Canonical secures its corporate infrastructure, designs its products and assures regulatory compliance. This role will be responsible for the end to end definition and implementation of the cybersecurity and compliance program. They will continue to build a world-leading team of cybersecurity professionals currently in excess of 30 people and work to define and implement process and technical security controls. It is important for the CISO to work closely with the business, infrastructure, product and engineering teams to define and meet cybersecurity and compliance targets. This role reports to our CFO.Key responsibilitiesDefine a cybersecurity strategy and operating model that is aligned with our business objectivesDevelop and track a clear, measurable cybersecurity planAssume responsibility for Canonical's information security and compliance programBuild, develop and lead a high performing cybersecurity and compliance teamAdvise business and engineering leadership in the implementation of cybersecurity and compliancePresent regular reports to Canonical executives and our Board of DirectorsIntegrate an information and cyber security risk management frameworkDefine and deliver a cybersecurity culture and awareness program for employees and partnersDefine and implement an information assurance framework, ensuring regulatory complianceMonitor and respond to security and privacy incidentsLead the implementation of a secure system development life-cycleValued skills and experienceA bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field; MBA preferredSubstantial experience in risk management, information security, or incident responseExperience implementing a cybersecurity and compliance program in an engineering organizationExperience building and leading a cross functional cybersecurity and compliance teamProven ability to define, implement and measure effective incident response playbooks and a cybersecurity culture programKnowledge of information security management frameworks, such as ISO/IEC 27001 and NISTKnowledge of international privacy laws and financial reporting requirementsUnderstanding of current legislation and regulations relevant to our organizationExcellent project management and leadership skillsExcellent communication skillsFamiliarity with cloud native technologies and agile development methodologies a plusPast experience leading the incident response to a large scale cyber security threat a plusWhat Canonical offersPersonal learning and development budgetAnnual compensation reviewRecognition rewardsAnnual leavePriority Pass for travelCanonical is a growing international software company that works with the open-source community to deliver Ubuntu, the world's best free software platform. Our services help businesses worldwide reduce costs, improve efficiency and enhance security with Ubuntu.LI-remote
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