
GitLab
Staff Product Security Architect
Remote (Worldwide)RemotePosted 1 month ago$140,000 – $260,000
Full TimeSeniorRemote
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Job Description
GitLab is an open-core software company that develops the most comprehensive AI-powered DevSecOps Platform, used by more than 100,000 organizations. Our mission is to enable everyone to contribute to
Key Highlights
- Serve as the dedicated security architect and strategic partner for Core DevOps functional leadership, developing deep understanding of their priorities, challenges, and roadmap
- Lead security architecture and design work for strategic Core DevOps initiatives, providing clear direction and proactive guidance to cross-functional teams
- Identify, assess, and drive reduction of systemic security risks in the Product Security Risk Register related to CI/CD pipelines, source code management, and DevOps workflows
- Anticipate security challenges in upcoming Core DevOps initiatives and propose architectural solutions before they reach critical implementation phases
- Coordinate with Application Security engineers to ensure comprehensive security review coverage, providing context and priority guidance for Core DevOps work
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Serve as the dedicated security architect and strategic partner for Core DevOps functional leadership, developing deep understanding of their priorities, challenges, and roadmap
- Lead security architecture and design work for strategic Core DevOps initiatives, providing clear direction and proactive guidance to cross-functional teams
- Identify, assess, and drive reduction of systemic security risks in the Product Security Risk Register related to CI/CD pipelines, source code management, and DevOps workflows
- Anticipate security challenges in upcoming Core DevOps initiatives and propose architectural solutions before they reach critical implementation phases
- Coordinate with Application Security engineers to ensure comprehensive security review coverage, providing context and priority guidance for Core DevOps work
- Conduct security architecture reviews for large strategic projects across Plan, Create, Verify, and Package stages
- Develop and communicate security standards and patterns specific to CI/CD security, enabling teams to make sound security decisions independently
- Collaborate with Security Research team members conducting proactive security exploration in the Core DevOps domain
- Cultivate strong relationships with Core DevOps technical leadership to maintain visibility into major initiatives and drive security outcomes
- Deep expertise in CI/CD pipeline security, including runner isolation, secrets management, artifact security, and supply chain attack prevention
- Strong understanding of source code management security, including merge request workflows, code review security, branch protection, and access control patterns
- Proven experience securing DevOps toolchains and identifying systemic risks in continuous integration and delivery systems
- Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with engineering leadership and influence technical direction through expertise and collaboration
- Track record of proactive security architecture work - identifying risks before they become incidents and designing preventive solutions
- Strong background in application security with expertise in authentication/authorization, injection attacks, privilege escalation, and multi-tenant isolation
- Experience translating complex security concepts into clear, actionable recommendations for technical audiences
- Ability to operate strategically while remaining technically hands-on when needed
- Nice to have: Experience with container registry and package management security; cryptographic systems and key management (SLSA framework); GraphQL security; AI-augmented development workflows; government security requirements (FedRAMP, NIST 800-171); security standards and frameworks (ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI-DSS); and quantifying risk with security metrics or Key Risk Indicators
- Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Team Member Resource Groups
- Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Growth and Development Fund
- Parental leave
- Home office support
Skills & Technologies
CI/CDGraphQL
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Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Experience Level
Senior
Salary Range
$140,000 – $260,000
Location
Remote (Worldwide)
Work Mode
Remote
Posted
1 month ago