Staff Product Security Architect

<div class="content-intro"><p>GitLab is an open-core software company that develops the most comprehensive <a href="https://about.gitlab.com/solutions/devops-platform">AI-powered DevSecOps Platform</a>, used by more than 100,000 organizations. Our <a href="https://about.gitlab.com/company/mission">mission</a> is to enable everyone to contribute to and co-create the software that powers our world. When everyone can contribute, consumers become contributors, significantly accelerating human progress. Our platform unites teams and organizations, breaking down barriers and redefining what's possible in software development. Thanks to products like <a href="https://about.gitlab.com/gitlab-duo/">Duo Enterprise</a> and <a href="https://about.gitlab.com/blog/gitlab-duo-agent-platform-what-is-next-for-intelligent-devsecops/">Duo Agent Platform</a>, customers get AI benefits at every stage of the SDLC.&nbsp;</p> <p>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 <a href="https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/values/">values</a> and continuous knowledge exchange, enabling our team members to reach their full potential while collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex problems. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuZIb5zszQI">Co-create the future with us</a> as we build technology that transforms how the world develops software.</p></div><h4><strong>An overview of this role</strong></h4> <p>We are seeking a Staff Product Security Architect to join our <a href="https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/security/product-security/security-platforms-architecture/">Security Platforms &amp; Architecture Team</a> and serve as our strategic security partner for GitLab’s Core DevOps organization. In this role, you’ll work directly with technical leadership across our <a href="https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/product/categories/#plan-stage">Plan</a>, <a href="https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/product/categories/#create-stage">Create</a>, <a href="https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/product/categories/#verify-stage">Verify</a>, and <a href="https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/product/categories/#package-stage">Package</a> stages to anticipate security challenges, drive risk reduction, and enable secure-by-default development of our CI/CD platform.&nbsp;</p> <p>You'll be the primary security architect for Core DevOps, developing deep expertise in pipeline security, source code management, and DevOps toolchain risks. You'll maintain tight alignment with Core DevOps tech leads to understand their roadmap, identify emerging security needs early, and coordinate comprehensive security coverage across our Application Security team. This is a high-visibility role with significant influence across one of GitLab's most critical product areas.</p> <p><strong>What you’ll do</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Serve as the dedicated security architect and strategic partner for Core DevOps functional leadership, developing deep understanding of their priorities, challenges, and roadmap</li> <li>Lead security architecture and design work for strategic Core DevOps initiatives, providing clear direction and proactive guidance to cross-functional teams</li> <li>Identify, assess, and drive reduction of systemic security risks in the <a href="https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/security/product-security/security-platforms-architecture/risk-register">Product Security Risk Register</a> related to CI/CD pipelines, source code management, and DevOps workflows</li> <li>Anticipate security challenges in upcoming Core DevOps initiatives and propose architectural solutions before they reach critical implementation phases</li> <li>Co ... (truncated, view full listing at source)