Staff Infrastructure Security Engineer (APAC, EMEA, or US)
GitLab · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $160,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Lead infrastructure security initiatives globally.
- Define technical direction for SaaS platforms.
- Implement security automation and best practices.
- Drive security reviews and threat modeling.
- Mentor engineers and collaborate across teams.
About the role
Staff Infrastructure Security Engineer
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.
An Overview Of This Role
As a member of the Infrastructure Security Team within the Product Security Department, you will work with teams across GitLab to ensure that the components that comprise our public cloud infrastructure are built from the beginning with resiliency and set security expectations that our customers rely on to power their DevSecOps goals.
As a Staff Security Engineer, you will serve as a technical lead across the topics the Infrastructure Security team owns, including our SaaS Platforms (e.g. GitLab Dedicated, Cells) and Self-Managed offerings. You will define the technical direction for how the team approaches infrastructure security topics and combine hands-on execution with influence that reaches into partner engineering teams. You’ll drive business outcomes by ensuring that we pragmatically implement security capabilities into the platform that empowers critical software factories globally.
What You’ll Do
- Set architectural patterns, reference implementations, and foundational security automation that shape how infrastructure security is implemented across GitLab
- Lead infrastructure security initiatives from problem framing through delivery, scoping ambiguous multi-quarter work into executable streams with clear success criteria
- Conduct and lead comprehensive security reviews and threat modeling for complex infrastructure components, identifying systemic risks and driving remediation across affected systems
- Set the team's approach to AI-assisted security engineering, identifying where AI can meaningfully increase leverage and establishing patterns others can adopt
- Serve as an authoritative technical voice for Infrastructure Security across our stakeholders, translating architectural tradeoffs into clear decisions for engineering teams and senior leadership
- Partner on technical planning, prioritization, and roadmap development to align technical work with business objectives
- Mentor and develop engineers, raising the technical bar and modeling inclusive collaboration
- Fulfill the Product Security Division Mission of securing GitLab Infrastructure with our own product ("dogfooding")
What You’ll Bring
- Expert knowledge of security for cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP/Azure), container orchestration (Kubernetes) and related infrastructure and data security topics
- Proficiency in multiple programming languages (Go, Python, Ruby) with a track record of delivering production-quality security tooling
- Extensive experience with Infrastructure-as-Code security (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation), policy-as-code, and automated compliance
- Hands-on experience applying AI to security workflows, with a point of view on where it creates meaningful leverage
- Track record of leading multi-team technical initiatives from ambiguous problem statements to measurable outcomes, setting technical direction that peer teams adopt
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to explain security tradeoffs to technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership
- Familiarity with security certifications, frameworks, and standards (FedRAMP, ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI-DSS)
- Share our values, and work in accordance with those values
Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single qualification. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.
How GitLab Supports Full-Time Employees
- 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
Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single qualification. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.
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Key skills/competency
- Staff Infrastructure Security Engineer
- Cloud Security (AWS, GCP, Azure)
- Kubernetes Security
- DevSecOps
- Security Automation
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Security
- Threat Modeling
- AI in Security
- Programming (Go, Python, Ruby)
- Security Frameworks (FedRAMP, ISO 27001, SOC 2)
Skills & topics
- Staff Infrastructure Security Engineer
- DevSecOps
- Cloud Security
- Kubernetes
- AWS
- GCP
- Azure
- Infrastructure as Code
- Terraform
- Security Automation
- Go
- Python
- Ruby
- Threat Modeling
- AI Security
- FedRAMP
- ISO 27001
- SOC 2
- PCI-DSS
- Remote
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your expertise in cloud security, Kubernetes, and IaC. Quantify achievements in security automation and leadership.
- Craft a strong cover letter: Express your passion for DevSecOps and GitLab's mission. Showcase your experience with AI in security workflows.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Brush up on AWS/GCP/Azure security, Kubernetes, Terraform, and scripting languages like Go or Python.
- Demonstrate leadership and collaboration: Be ready to discuss leading complex initiatives and mentoring other engineers.
- Understand GitLab's values: Research their commitment to transparency, collaboration, and AI integration.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the work arrangement for the Staff Infrastructure Security Engineer role at GitLab?
- The Staff Infrastructure Security Engineer role at GitLab is a fully remote position. GitLab operates globally and supports remote team members, though specific location-based eligibility requirements may apply to certain roles. Our Talent Acquisition team can provide more details during the recruiting process.
- What are the key technologies and cloud platforms for this Staff Infrastructure Security Engineer position at GitLab?
- For the Staff Infrastructure Security Engineer role at GitLab, you'll need expert knowledge in cloud infrastructure security (AWS, GCP, Azure), container orchestration (Kubernetes), and Infrastructure-as-Code security (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation). Proficiency in programming languages like Go, Python, or Ruby is also crucial.
- Does GitLab encourage the use of AI in its security engineering roles?
- Yes, GitLab strongly embraces AI as a core productivity multiplier. Team members in roles like Staff Infrastructure Security Engineer are expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact. You'll also help set the team's approach to AI-assisted security engineering.
- How does GitLab support the professional growth of its Staff Infrastructure Security Engineers?
- GitLab offers various growth and development opportunities, including a Growth and Development Fund. Additionally, the company fosters a high-performance culture driven by continuous knowledge exchange and collaboration with industry leaders, allowing team members to reach their full potential.
- What kind of experience is GitLab looking for in a Staff Infrastructure Security Engineer candidate?
- GitLab seeks candidates with expert knowledge in cloud security, Kubernetes, and IaC security. Experience in programming languages (Go, Python, Ruby), leading technical initiatives, and applying AI to security workflows is highly valued. Familiarity with security certifications like FedRAMP and ISO 27001 is also beneficial.
- How can I best prepare my application for the Staff Infrastructure Security Engineer role at GitLab?
- To best prepare your application for the Staff Infrastructure Security Engineer role at GitLab, tailor your resume to highlight your expertise in cloud infrastructure security, Kubernetes, and Infrastructure-as-Code. Emphasize any experience you have leading complex security initiatives and using AI in security workflows. Clearly articulate your understanding of GitLab's values and mission.