Staff Product Security Architect
Overview
GitLab is the intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps. GitLab enables organizations to increase developer productivity, improve operational efficiency, reduce security and compliance risk, and accelerate digital transformation. More than 50 million registered users and more than 50% of the Fortune 100* trust GitLab to ship better, more secure software faster.
The same principles built into our products are reflected in how our team works: we embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier, with all team members expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact. GitLab is where careers accelerate, innovation flourishes, and every voice is valued. Our high-performance culture is driven by our values and continuous knowledge exchange, enabling our team members to reach their full potential while collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex problems. Co-create the future with us as we build technology that transforms how the world develops software.
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We are seeking a Staff Product Security Architect to join our team, who address complex security challenges facing GitLab and its customers to enable GitLab to be the most secure software factory platform on the market. Composed of , and Application Security, we focus on systemic product security risks and work cross-functionally to mitigate them while maintaining Engineering's development velocity.
In FY27, we're implementing a new organizational model where each architect is dedicated to a specific functional area of GitLab's product, enabling deeper context, stronger relationships, and more proactive security guidance. As the Core DevOps architect, you'll be part of a team that includes architects focused on AI and the Sec Section, creating opportunities for collaboration on cross-cutting security challenges while maintaining specialized expertise in your domain.
The base salary range for this role's listed level is currently for residents of the United States only. This range is intended to reflect the role's base salary rate in locations throughout the US. Grade level and salary ranges are determined through interviews and a review of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant, equity with other team members, alignment with market data, and geographic location. The base salary range does not include any bonuses, equity, or benefits. See more information on our benefits and equity. Sales roles are also eligible for incentive pay targeted at up to 100% of the offered base salary.
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Requirements
- 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 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
What you'll bring
- 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