Director Of Engineering, Security Governance

GitLab

Remote, US
Base: $194,800 - $365,200 usd; bonus/equity: not s...
Remote
Lead distributed engineering teams
Security policy enforcement expertise
Compliance frameworks soc 2 iso 27001 fedramp
GitLab is seeking a Director of Engineering for Security Governance to lead six teams focused on security policy, compliance, and AI governance within their DevSecOps platform. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering leadership and security frameworks, along with the ability to foster a collaborative and innovative remote work environment

Job Summary

  • This role oversees six teams responsible for building security policy, compliance, and AI governance systems at scale.
  • The position requires setting the engineering vision and roadmap while driving architectural decisions for correctness and auditability.
  • GitLab offers a high-performance culture with flexible paid time off, equity compensation, and a growth and development fund.

Matching Summary

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GitLab is seeking a Director of Engineering for Security Governance to lead six teams focused on security policy, compliance, and AI governance within their DevSecOps platform. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering leadership and security frameworks, along with the ability to foster a collaborative and innovative remote work environment.

Salary

Base: $194,800 - $365,200 USD; Bonus/Equity: Not specified in range details; Benefits: Flexible PTO, Equity Compensation, Growth Fund

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lead distributed engineering teams
  • Security policy enforcement expertise
  • Compliance frameworks SOC 2 ISO 27001 FedRAMP
  • AI governance and auditability systems
  • SaaS platform architecture experience
  • Async-first remote collaboration skills

Nice-to-have

  • MCP catalog and AI agent orchestration
  • Open source contribution background
  • Enterprise regulatory environment exposure
  • Responsible AI deployment knowledge

Key Requirements

  • Experience leading multiple engineering teams and managers
  • Strong understanding of security fundamentals and supply chain security
  • Proven ability to partner with product management on roadmap planning

Work Rights

Not specified

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