This role pays more than
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of similar roles. Most pay
$151,475–$214,500
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$203k
versus about
$183k
for comparable roles.
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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
79 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$137,400–$213,600
across 61 roles with salary data.
Staff Infrastructure Security Engineer (USA) joins the Infrastructure Security Team within the Product Security Department to serve as the technical lead for the security of the GitLab Dedicated for Government offering and the broader FedRAMP environment. The role involves defining architectural patterns, establishing foundational security automation, and conducting threat modeling for complex infrastructure components in a federal environment. You will manage the security posture of the FedRAMP platform while mentoring engineers and integrating AI-assisted security engineering into compliance-constrained workflows. Required expertise includes cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP/Azure), Kubernetes container orchestration, and Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation. Candidates must be proficient in Go, Python, or Ruby to build production-quality tooling. The role addresses the critical challenge of securing public cloud infrastructure for government mission partners while maintaining compliance with FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, and other regulatory standards.
Terraform
Infrastructure-as-Code
GitOps
Python
Go
Bash
PowerShell
Jamf Pro
FleetDM
Okta
Google Workspace
LDAP
macOS
iOS
Windows
Linux
Git
Security Operations