Staff Infra Security Engineer — AI-Driven Cloud Security

GitLab; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GitLab is looking for a Staff Infrastructure Security Engineer in Amsterdam to lead security initiatives across its public cloud infrastructure. The role involves setting architectural security patterns, conducting comprehensive security reviews, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should possess expert knowledge of cloud infrastructure security, proficiency in programming languages like Go and Python, and experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to GitLab's mission and values in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of security for cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP/Azure).
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages (Go, Python, Ruby).
• Extensive experience with Infrastructure-as-Code security (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation).
• Hands‑on experience applying AI to security workflows.
• Strong communication skills to explain security tradeoffs.

Responsibilities

• Set architectural patterns and foundational security automation.
• Lead infrastructure security initiatives and manage project deliveries.
• Conduct security reviews and threat modeling for complex infrastructure.
• Define approaches to AI-assisted security engineering.
• Mentor engineers and uphold inclusive collaboration.

Skills

Expert knowledge of security for cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP/Azure)

Container orchestration (Kubernetes)

Proficiency in Go

Proficiency in Python

Proficiency in Ruby

Infrastructure-as-Code security (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation)

Policy-as-code

Automated compliance

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Job description

GitLab is looking for a Staff Infrastructure Security Engineer in Amsterdam to lead security initiatives across its public cloud infrastructure. The role involves setting architectural security patterns, conducting comprehensive security reviews, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should possess expert knowledge of cloud infrastructure security, proficiency in programming languages like Go and Python, and experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to GitLab's mission and values in a collaborative environment.