Gitlab: Staff Product Security Architect

CloudDevs; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

GitLab is seeking a Staff Product Security Architect to serve as the security partner for Core DevOps, driving secure-by-default development of the CI/CD platform.

You will lead architecture for strategic Core DevOps initiatives, align with tech leads, and coordinate security coverage with the Application Security team, influencing a critical product area.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in CI/CD pipeline security and related practices.
• Experience securing DevOps toolchains and pipelines.
• Ability to translate complex security concepts to technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Serve as dedicated security architect for Core DevOps leadership and roadmap.
• Lead security architecture for Core DevOps initiatives and guide cross-functional teams.
• Identify and drive reduction of systemic security risks in CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows.
• Anticipate security challenges in upcoming Core DevOps initiatives and propose architectural solutions.
• Coordinate with Application Security to ensure comprehensive review coverage and prioritization.

Skills

CI/CD security

Source code security

DevOps toolchains

Security architecture

Stakeholder influence

Job description

Gitlab: Staff Product Security Architect

GitLab is an open-core software company that develops the most comprehensive , used by more than 100,000 organizations. Our 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 and , customers get AI benefits at every stage of the SDLC.

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 and continuous knowledge exchange, enabling our team members to reach their full potential while collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex problems. as we build technology that transforms how the world develops software.

An overview of this role

We are seeking a Staff Product Security Architect to join our 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 , , , and stages to anticipate security challenges, drive risk reduction, and enable secure-by-default development of our CI/CD platform.

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.

What you’ll do

• 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 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 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

About the team

Security Architects are a part of 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 theUnited 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 and . Sales roles are also eligible for incentive pay targeted at up to 100% of the offered base salary.

United States Salary Range

$140,000 - $260,000 USD

How GitLab will support you

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