Staff Product Security Architect

GitLab is seeking a Staff Product Security Architect to serve as a strategic security partner for its Core DevOps organization, focusing on pipeline security, source code management, and DevOps toolchain risks. The role involves working closely with technical leadership across various stages of the product lifecycle to anticipate security challenges, drive risk reduction, and enable secure development practices.

Location: Remote, EMEA

Salary: $140,000 - $260,000 USD

Responsibilities

• 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 Product Security Risk Register 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 Security Research team 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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• 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
• Home office support