Remote Ubuntu Security Engineer - Open Source Defender

Jobgether

Ireland

On-site

EUR 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Partner Company in Ireland is seeking an Ubuntu Security Engineer to join a globally distributed security team focused on protecting users and the Ubuntu ecosystem. You will investigate vulnerabilities across open source software, assess risks, remediate issues, and document security findings for engineers, upstream developers, and the community.

The role welcomes candidates at all levels, from graduates to senior engineers.

Qualifications

Strong understanding of software security vulnerabilities and remediation approaches.
Experience with coordinated vulnerability disclosure practices and responsible security communication.
Familiarity with open source development tools, workflows, and methodologies.

Responsibilities

Analyse, investigate, fix, and test vulnerabilities affecting open source packages within the Ubuntu ecosystem.
Monitor and track vulnerabilities using internal security tools and processes.
Collaborate with internal teams, upstream developers, and the wider open source community to develop security patches.
Audit source code to identify security weaknesses and potential vulnerabilities.
Assess security risks and help prioritise remediation efforts by impact and urgency.
Design and develop features, automation, and internal tools to improve security.
Document findings, remediation activities, and relevant information clearly.