Senior Professional Services Engineer, PubSec

GitLab

Confirmed live 2 days ago High trust
Remote

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Work type
Remote
Location
United States
Salary
$138,080–$230,040 / yr
Posted
4 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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About GitLab

GitLab is an all-remote software company that develops an AI-powered DevSecOps platform combining source code management, CI/CD, security scanning, and project planning in a single application.

GitLab currently has 49 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $152,800–$238,000 across 44 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Professional Services Engineer, PubSec

The Senior Professional Services Engineer - PubSec joins the Professional Services organization to help public sector customers adopt and expand GitLab. This role involves delivering installation, migration, training, and advisory services, ranging from single-node Omnibus setups to large reference architectures. You will plan and execute deployments, oversee migrations from various source systems to GitLab SaaS or self-managed instances, and provide technical guidance across the feature stack. Key responsibilities include managing multiple projects simultaneously, mentoring peers, and providing feedback to product teams. Required technical skills include experience with infrastructure as code or configuration as code tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Packer, Puppet, or Chef. The role specifically addresses the technical challenges of public sector environments, requiring an active Secrets or TS/SCI clearance and United States citizenship.

What you'll do

  • Deliver professional services including installation, migration, training, and advisory engagements to public sector customers.
  • Plan and execute GitLab deployments using infrastructure as code and configuration as code practices.
  • Oversee and perform complex migrations from source systems to GitLab SaaS or self-managed environments.
  • Provide technical guidance on the GitLab feature stack to help customers adopt best practices.
  • Manage multiple customer projects simultaneously while balancing billable time and delivery priorities.
  • Mentor other Professional Services Engineers by sharing technical expertise and creating repeatable delivery patterns.
  • Communicate field insights to product and engineering teams to improve GitLab features and processes.

What we're looking for

  • Professional experience with one or more infrastructure as code or configuration as code tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Packer, Puppet, or Chef.
  • Ability to lead technical delivery end-to-end, including discovery, planning, documentation, and knowledge transfer.
  • Ability to support public sector customers with TS/SCI clearance-related requirements for their environments and engagements.
  • Active Secrets or TS/SCI (or other) clearance is required.
  • Must be a United States Citizen.
  • Occasional travel to SCIF sites as needed.
  • Desirable locations are DC Metro, GA, TX, AL, CO, or UT (preferred).

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