Principal Product Security Architect

An overview of this role

We are seeking a Principal Product Security Architect to join our Security Platforms Architecture Team and be responsible for the identification, assessment, prioritization, and reduction of systemic risks associated with the GitLab product and architecture. In this role, you would lead the development and execution of the security strategy, roadmap, and standards to address complex security challenges across the GitLab ecosystem. You would have a wide sphere of influence and responsibility and maximize your impact by working through and with others. A key focus area will be software supply chain security, where you’ll identify risks and help develop solutions to strengthen our security posture.

Because this role may need to support our GitLab Dedicated for Government offering, hiring is restricted to US citizens physically located in the US.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the development and execution of the security strategy and roadmap to address complex security challenges at scale, with specific emphasis on software supply chain security
• Develop expert-level knowledge of GitLab’s platform architecture and perform comprehensive risk identification, assessment, and prioritization
• Work cross-organizationally to create remediation plans for key security risks in the Product Security Risk Register
• Lead the security architecture and design work for strategic initiatives, providing clear direction to cross-functional teams
• Conduct security architecture reviews for large strategic projects
• Drive continuous improvement of security architecture practices and patterns across the organization
• Develop and communicate security standards to proactively enable teams to make sound security decisions and establish clear expectations for secure software delivery
• Cultivate strong relationships across Product and Engineering to maintain visibility into major initiatives and drive security outcomes
• Anticipate emerging security challenges and propose proactive architectural solutions
• Provide expert guidance and mentorship to security engineers across the division
• Provide guidance and support to GitLab Dedicated for US Government teams and environments as needed

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience analyzing and reducing software supply chain security risk
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex security concepts into clear, actionable recommendations
• Proven track record of driving complex security initiatives through cross-functional collaboration and influence
• Strong background in application security and product security
• Deep expertise in risk assessment, secure system design, and threat modeling
• Extensive experience securing modern application architectures
• Strong understanding of DevSecOps practices and secure software delivery

Nice to have Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to quantify risk, develop metrics, and/or develop Key Risk Indicators for Product Security
• Experience supporting government-related security requirements (FedRAMP, NIST 800-171, etc.)
• Expertise in emerging technology, like AI
• Understanding of security certifications, frameworks, and standards, like FedRAMP, ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI-DSS, etc.

About the team

Security Architects are a part of our Security Platforms and Architecture team, who addresses complex security challenges facing GitLab and its customers to enable GitLab to be the most secure software factory platform on the market. Composed of Security Architecture, Security Research, and Product Security Engineering, we focus on systemic product security risks and work cross-functionally to mitigate them while maintaining Engineering’s development velocity.

How GitLab will support you

• Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being
• All remote, asynchronous work environment
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Team Member Resource Groups
• Equity Compensation Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Growth and Development Fund
• Parental leave
• Home office support

Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.