Staff Product Security Architect

GitLab

13d•Remote

About The Position

GitLab is an open-core software company that develops the most comprehensive AI-powered DevSecOps Platform, used by more than 100,000 organizations. Our mission 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 Duo Enterprise and Duo Agent Platform, 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 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 We are seeking a Staff Product Security Architect to join our Security Platforms & Architecture Team 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 Plan, Create, Verify, and Package 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.

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 Haves

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)
quantifying risk with security metrics or Key Risk Indicators

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