Security Engineer

About the company

• GitLab is the intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps
• More than 50 million registered users and more than 50% of the Fortune 100 trust GitLab

Responsibilities

• Lead security incident response in a 24/7 global rotation, managing incidents from detection through containment and recovery
• Create and maintain incident response documentation, including runbooks and standard procedures
• Conduct post-incident analysis through RCA and lessons-learned reviews
• Design and implement automated security processes to improve operational efficiency
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying security gaps and implementing advanced detection and response capabilities
• Collaborate across GitLab teams to develop new security capabilities and deliver technical projects

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to learn and lead incident response processes independently
• Experience with SIEM/security logging tools
• Experience with cloud platforms (GCP and/or AWS)
• Python programming skills or strong willingness to learn
• Passion for technical documentation
• Proactive approach to identifying and investigating security threats
• Interest in conducting forensic analysis of infected hosts
• Experience or strong desire to learn cloud-based security investigations

Conditions

• Remote, Australia
• Compressed 4-day work schedule, shifts Sunday through Wednesday for 24/7/365 coverage
• Flexible Paid Time Off, Team Member Resource Groups
• Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Growth and Development Fund, Parental Leave