Solutions Architect, Public Sector

GitLab

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Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
Remote
Salary
$103,650–$197,550 / yr
Posted
17 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $202k
This role $151k
$86k most similar roles pay here $268k

This role pays less than 89% of similar roles. Most pay $167,500–$235,750 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $151k versus about $202k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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 40 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $139,200–$235,200 across 34 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Solutions Architect, Public Sector

As a Solutions Architect, Public Sector - West, you will join the Solutions Architect team to serve as a trusted advisor for U.S. government customers. You will own the technical evaluation and validation stages of the sales cycle, conducting tailored demos, workshops, and proof of concept designs to connect DevSecOps capabilities to measurable mission outcomes. Your daily work involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop account strategies, creating Customer Success Plans, and performing Value Stream Assessments. The role requires hands-on experience with GitLab, CI/CD, automation, and cloud computing platforms within regulated or security-conscious environments. You will translate complex technical solutions into business value while advocating for customer needs internally. This role specifically addresses the unique challenges of public sector software delivery, including navigating strict security requirements and compliance standards to improve government software development workflows.

What does a Solutions Architect earn in Remote?

Median $235750 from 54 postings across 12 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Provide technical expertise and guidance to public sector customers through tailored demos, presentations, and workshops.
  • Own the technical evaluation process including proof of concept (POC) and proof of value (POV) design and delivery.
  • Create Customer Success Plans that define technical success criteria and facilitate smooth handoffs for deployment.
  • Conduct Value Stream Assessments to identify opportunities for customers to improve software delivery using GitLab.
  • Act as a customer advocate by channeling feedback from government clients to internal Product, Sales, and Marketing teams.
  • Build relationships with technical and business stakeholders to turn them into advocates for the platform.
  • Maintain expertise in modern software development, operations, and cloud practices to create reusable assets for customers.

What we're looking for

  • Experience in technical pre-sales, consulting, or information technology roles.
  • Experience working with U.S. public sector or federal customers is ideal (preferred).
  • Hands-on experience using GitLab and familiarity with CI/CD, DevSecOps, and automation.
  • Experience with cloud computing platforms in regulated or security-conscious environments.
  • Ability to connect technical solutions to measurable business outcomes and advise senior stakeholders on trade-offs.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills for leading customer meetings and demos.
  • Openness to learning and building new skills based on GitLab's internal resources.

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