Staff Product Security Architect
Core
Staff Product Security Architect embedding proactive security guidance into developer workflows and automated coding environments for GitLab's DevSecOps platform.
Role type
Staff Product Security Architect (hands-on IC)
Builds
Scalable security patterns, guardrails, threat models, and prototypes integrated into developer and AI coding tool workflows.
Domain
Software Security / DevSecOps / AI Coding Tools
Required skills
Application security architecture, distributed system security, software supply chain security, threat modeling, security standards definition, architectural prototyping, strategic risk management, cross-functional leadership, AI tool security guidance
Preferred skills
Experience with AI coding tools, deep context in specific functional areas, ability to influence without gatekeeping
Technologies
GitLab platform, AI coding tools, distributed systems frameworks
Responsibilities
Lead security architecture for strategic initiatives, conduct security architecture reviews, codify security decisions into reusable artifacts, build proofs of concept, mentor security engineers, anticipate emerging security challenges, act as Security Owner for high-priority risks
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic scope
