Security Engineering Manager - Detection & Response (ANZ remote)

What you’d be doing in this role

As Canva scales change continues to be part of our DNA. But we like to think that's all part of the fun. So this will give you the flavour of the type of things you'll be working on when you start, but this will likely evolve.

As a Security Engineering Manager for Detection and Response you’ll be involved in:

• Lead a team dedicated to building, scaling, and enhancing systems that improve incident response to security threats.

• Act as a technical leader, using engineering expertise to guide project direction and execution.

• Coach and mentor team members to support their growth and capability.

• Ensure detection, logging, and automation systems remain top-tier within a cloud-native environment.

• Balance delivering technical outcomes with cultivating a high-performing, collaborative team culture.

• Collaborate closely with members across the Detection & Response (D&R) team and the wider security group.

You're probably a match if you have

• A strong engineering background with proven experience driving technical outcomes that strengthen detection and response capabilities in a high paced work environment

• Hands-on experience in detection and response, particularly in detection engineering, logging pipelines, and security automation.

• Experience delivering and maintaining detection and response capabilities in cloud-native environments (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure)

• Ability to balance people leadership with technical decision-making, including guiding teams through complex projects and necessary trade-offs, whilst continuing to support each individuals growth goals

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience working cross-functionally with security, engineering, and product teams

Beneficial Experience (not required, but helpful)

• Knowledge and experience with Kubernetes (k8s) and containerized environments

• Sound knowledge of forensic fundamentals and investigation techniques

• Experience supporting incident response efforts, including helping coordinate and support major incidents

About the team

The Security Group is responsible for protecting Canva systems and data from information security threats. Our teams work together, and with other groups, to deliver preventive and detective controls and processes that reduce security risk. The group runs programs across Enterprise Security, Application Security, Risk Management, and Threat Detection and Response domains.

The Detection and Response group are responsible for leading Canva’s understanding of the threats that we face, continuously improving our ability to detect relevant actions of threat actors, and leading the company’s response to any potential intrusions.

What's in it for you?

Achieving our crazy big goals motivates us to work hard - and we do - but you'll experience lots of moments of magic, connectivity and fun woven throughout life at Canva, too. We also offer a stack of benefits to set you up for every success in and outside of work.

Here's a taste of what's on offer:

• Equity packages - we want our success to be yours too

• 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

Check out lifeatcanva.com for more info.

Other stuff to know

We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion, as well as how you can enhance Canva and our culture. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.

Please note that interviews are conducted virtually.

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Where and how you can work

Our flagship campus is in Sydney. We also have a campus in Melbourne and co-working spaces in Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. But you have choice in where and how you work. That means if you want to do your thing in the office (if you're near one), at home or a bit of both, it's up to you.