Senior Security Compliance Engineer, Public SectorGitLab · Remote, United States

GitLab

Senior Security Compliance Engineer, Public Sector

🗓️ Posted 2026-09-04 Remote, United States Hybrid ICT

💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market ₹10,000–₹15,000/mo (₹120,000–₹180,000/yr)

About the Company

GitLab is the intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps. GitLab enables organizations to increase developer productivity, improve operational efficiency, reduce security and compliance risk, and accelerate digital transformation. More than 50 million registered users and more than 50% of the Fortune 100 trust GitLab to ship better, more secure software faster. The same principles built into our products are reflected in how our team works: we embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier, with all team members expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact. GitLab is where careers accelerate, innovation flourishes, and every voice is valued. Our high-performance culture is driven by our values and continuous knowledge exchange, enabling our team members to reach their full potential while collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex problems. Co-create the future with us as we build technology that transforms how the world develops software. Fortune 500 is a registered trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, used under license. Claim based on GitLab data. Fortune 100 refers to the top 20% ranked companies in the 2025 Fortune 500 list, published in June 2025. Fortune and Fortune Media IP Limited are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of GitLab. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Security Compliance Engineer to support the Public Sector Compliance team. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in cybersecurity and compliance, with a proven track record of supporting highly regulated customers in the U.S. and international public sector, as well as other highly regulated verticals. The candidate should have hands-on experience achieving and maintaining security certifications such as FedRAMP, CMMC, IRAP, SOC2 and ISO 27001, or similar. Additionally, familiarity with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) engineering and implementing compliance-a

Requirements

● Valid proof of US citizenship and residency.
● Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or equivalent experience in a related field.
● Minimum of 5 years of experience in GRC, cybersecurity, or a related field, with a focus on highly regulated industries.
● Proven experience achieving and maintaining security certifications such as FedRAMP, CMMC, SOC 2, IRAP, ISO 27001, and others.
● Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements for the public sector and highly regulated verticals.
● Familiarity with implementing compliance-as-code or policy-as-code, and automating control testing and evidence collection.
● Basic knowledge of FedRAMP requirements, processes, and documentation.
● Familiarity with cloud hyperscalers services and how they work (e.g. AWS, GCP, etc.).
● Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
● Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal teams, auditors, customers, and regulatory bodies.
● Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or similar are highly desirable.
● Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
● 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
● Parental Leave