GitLab - Senior Security Engineer, Security Incident Response Team (SIRT)
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Requirements
• Strong experience in security incident response and investigations in cloud-first environments • Experience using or administering Git/GitLab in a security or engineering context • Hands-on experience with SIEM, EDR, and/or detection engineering • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS & GCP) • Familiarity with threat intelligence and adversary tactics (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK) • Experience building or working with automation (e.g., Python, scripting, SOAR platforms) • Interest or experience in applying AI/ML or data-driven techniques to detection, triage, or response workflows • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to operate effectively during high-severity incidents • Excellent written communication skills with a passion for clear, actionable documentation • Growth mindset with a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating security risks • Due to government requirements, you must be a United States Citizen (defined as any individual who is a citizen of the United States by law, birth, or naturalization) to fill this position. • The Security Incident Response Team (SIRT) is a globally distributed team of engineers split across 3 core regions; AMER, APAC and EMEA, and is at the forefront of security events that impact both GitLab.com and GitLab cloud and corporate environments. We are both reactive and proactive, leading security investigations, incident response support and response resolution, through to cyber threat analysis and detection and response engineering. Even though we’re a global team, we work together in a cross-regional manner and have automation and processes to facilitate collaboration when resolving incidents, handovers, and general collaboration for project work as well. • The base salary range for this role’s listed level is currently for residents of the United 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 benefits and equity. Sales roles are also eligible for incentive pay targeted at up to 100% of the offered base salary.
Responsibilities
• Lead and coordinate end-to-end incident response for high-severity security events within a 24/7 global on-call model, with this role operating during U.S. business hours. • Prepare clear executive communications that keep stakeholders informed during incidents • Investigate complex security incidents across cloud environments, applying strong Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) methodologies • Partnering with Signals Engineering to design and implement detection capabilities, including SIEM use cases, alerting strategies, and telemetry pipelines • Build and enhance automation and AI-assisted workflows to improve triage, investigation speed, and response consistency • Partner with Threat Intelligence to contextualize threats and improve detection coverage • Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and lead post-incident reviews to drive continuous improvement and risk reduction • Develop and maintain runbooks, playbooks, and operational documentation • Collaborate cross-functionally (Engineering, Infrastructure, Legal, Product, Communications, etc) during incidents and lead proactive initiatives (e.g. tabletops) • Mentor other engineers and help elevate the team’s overall incident response maturity
Benefits
• $139,200—$218,400 USD • How GitLab Supports Full-Time Employees • 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 • 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. • Country Hiring Guidelines: GitLab hires new team members in countries around the world. All of our roles are remote, however some roles may carry specific location-based eligibility requirements. Our Talent Acquisition team can help answer any questions about location after starting the recruiting process. • Country Hiring Guidelines:
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