Overview
Security Engineering Manager - Detection & Response (ANZ remote) at Canva.
Join Canva to lead a team focused on detection, response, and security engineering in a cloud-native workplace.
What you’d be doing in this role
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 individual's 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. The Detection and Response group leads Canva’s understanding of threats, continuously improving detection of relevant actions by threat actors, and guiding the company’s response to potential intrusions.
What’s in it for you?
We pursue ambitious goals with moments of magic, connectivity, and fun woven through life at Canva. A stack of benefits is available to support your success inside 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 and carers
- An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to support your wellbeing, social connection, and office setup
- Flexible leave options that empower you to recharge and support 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. Interviews are conducted virtually.
Job Details
- Seniority level: Not Applicable
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Information Technology
- Industries: Software Development
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📌 Security Engineering Manager - Detection & Response (ANZ remote)
🏢 Canva
📍 City of Gold Coast