Manager - Security Log Engineering

The Security Logging team plays a key cross-functional role at GitLab powering an investigative platform that our counterparts depend on to monitor and respond to potential security threats as well as demonstrate compliance with our regulatory and contractual obligations. 

You’ll be focused on fostering an high performing team on their journey to provide a consistent and intuitive investigative experience across Gitlab’s SaaS offerings (GitLab.com, GitLab Dedicated, and GitLab Dedicated for Government) and our cloud native enterprise toolchain. You’ll maintain strong partnerships across GitLab (e.g. Security Operations, Infrastructure, Legal, Support) supporting cross-functional business objectives. When needed, you’ll skillfully leverage your extensive telemetry and detection / response experience to unblock decisions.      

What you'll do

• As manager for our Security Log Engineering team, you'll shape GitLab's security logging vision while owning our SIEM/logging platform

• Oversee and Manage workflows for log collection, filtering pipelines, and associated infrastructure across our environment

• You'll build strategic partnerships across Security Operations, Infrastructure Engineering, Compliance, and Legal teams to ensure our logging solutions meet company-wide needs

• You'll lead a team of talented security engineers and be a mentor, creating a culture of continuous improvement through growth opportunities and regular 1:1s

• As a people manager, you will embody GitLab's values in everything you do, setting the standard for your team

What you'll bring

• Experience with:

  • SIEM / logging platforms (e.g. Splunk, Devo, Elastic)

  • Public cloud security (GCP and AWS)

  • CI/CD at a practitioner level

  • Implementing automation for log collection and analysis at scale

  • Logging & retention requirements in regulated environments (e.g. PCI and FedRAMP)

  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC) platforms such as Terraform and Ansible

  • Programming languages such as Python or Ruby

• Knowledge of:

  • Security detection and incident response

  • Pipeline and filtering technologies (e.g. Fluentd, Vector, Logstash, Cribl) 

  • Linux systems and observability architecture

  • Security analytics and threat detection

  • Multi-tenant SaaS architecture 

• Strongly skilled in:

  • Written and verbal communication

  • Presentation skills to a variety of stakeholders

  • Collaborating with a global and diverse workforce

  • Managing and developing teams

• Able to:

  • Deliver results that are 'good enough' in the face of ambiguity

  • Excel in a remote-only, asynchronous, multicultural, and distributed environment

• Alignment with Manager responsibilities as outlined in Leadership at GitLab

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 budget 

• 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.