Canva is seeking a Staff Security Engineer to join our Detection and Response team. This is a senior individual contributor role critical for shaping the strategic architecture and maturity of our security detection and response capabilities. You will deliver scalable solutions and mentor others while working with empathy and humility.
What You'll Do
- Own and deliver against a strategic architecture and roadmap for Canva’s Detection and Response Team.
- Identify and deliver improved security response tooling and capabilities across areas that may include: Case Management, Automation, SOAR, SIEM, Detection, Forensics and Malware Analysis.
- Evangelise and lead the adoption and integration of GenAI Workflows to raise the efficiency and scalability of the Detection and Response team’s operations.
- Lead engineering excellence across the Detection and Response team’s tooling and capability program through individual delivery and by mentoring other engineers.
- Act as a technical leader working across security teams to deliver joint goals for Detection and Response.
- Assist your team in interviewing and hiring other talented security engineers.
- Mentor and support the growth of your colleagues in your areas of expertise.
What We're Looking For
- Experience in owning and successfully delivering against long term strategic roadmaps for Security Detection and Response team tooling and capabilities.
- Hands on experience in the development of scalable security automation, case management, detection and response tooling, capabilities and workflows.
- Demonstrated ability to navigate engineering decisions, especially in 'Build vs Buy' scenarios, assessing third-party systems for partnerships, and effective vendor management to align with business objectives.
- Proficiency in modern programming languages (Golang, Python, or Java preferred) for crafting secure software.
- Strong project management skills, with a history of leading projects from start to finish, effectively collaborating with various stakeholders, and guiding security teams.
- Excellent communication abilities, skilled in interacting with diverse groups and distilling complex technical concepts.
- Experience with Security Incident Response and Threat Modelling.
- You are an innovator who seeks and learns about new technologies, mentors others, shares knowledge, and raises the bar for security engineering practices.
Technical Stack
- Golang
- Python
- Java
Team & Environment
You will be a key technical leader within the Detection and Response team.
Benefits & Compensation
- Equity packages
- Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers
- An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to support your wellbeing, social connection, office setup & more
- Flexible leave options that empower you to be a force for good, take time to recharge and supports you personally
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position available in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide.
Canva is an equal opportunity employer.
