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Gitlab Manager, Security Log Engineering in Finland
Manager, Security Log Engineering
Remote, APAC · Remote, Canada · Remote, EMEA
GitLab is an open core software company that develops the most comprehensive AI-powered DevSecOps Platform (https://about.gitlab.com/solutions/devops-platform) , used by more than 100,000 organizations. Our mission (https://about.gitlab.com/company/mission) is to enable everyone to contribute to and co-create the software that powers our world. When everyone can contribute, consumers become contributors, significantly accelerating the rate of human progress. This mission is integral to our culture, influencing how we hire, build products, and lead our industry. We make this possible at GitLab by running our operations (https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/using-gitlab-at-gitlab) on our product and staying aligned with our values (https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/values) . Learn more about Life at GitLab (https://vimeo.com/gitlab/gettoknowgitlab) .
The Security Logging team plays a key cross-functional role at GitLab powering an investigative platform that our counterparts depend on to monitor and respond to potential security threats as well as demonstrate compliance with our regulatory and contractual obligations.
You’ll be focused on fostering an high performing team on their journey to provide a consistent and intuitive investigative experience across Gitlab’s SaaS offerings (GitLab.com, GitLab Dedicated, and GitLab Dedicated for Government) and our cloud native enterprise toolchain. You’ll maintain strong partnerships across GitLab (e.g. Security Operations, Infrastructure, Legal, Support) supporting cross-functional business objectives. When needed, you’ll skillfully leverage your extensive telemetry and detection / response experience to unblock decisions.
What you'll do
As manager for our Security Log Engineering team, you'll shape GitLab's security logging vision while owning our SIEM/logging platform
Oversee and Manage workflows for log collection, filtering pipelines, and associated infrastructure across our environment
You'll build strategic partnerships across Security Operations, Infrastructure Engineering, Compliance, and Legal teams to ensure our logging solutions meet company-wide needs
You'll lead a team of talented security engineers and be a mentor, creating a culture of continuous improvement through growth opportunities and regular 1:1s
As a people manager, you will embody GitLab's values in everything you do, setting the standard for your team
What you'll bring
Experience with:
SIEM / logging platforms (e.g. Splunk, Devo, Elastic)
Public cloud security (GCP and AWS)
CI/CD at a practitioner level
Implementing automation for log collection and analysis at scale
Logging & retention requirements in regulated environments (e.g. PCI and FedRAMP)
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) platforms such as Terraform and Ansible
Programming languages such as Python or Ruby
Knowledge of:
Security detection and incident response
Pipeline and filtering technologies (e.g. Fluentd, Vector, Logstash, Cribl)
Linux systems and observability architecture
Security analytics and threat detection
Multi-tenant SaaS architecture
Strongly skilled in:
Written and verbal communication
Presentation skills to a variety of stakeholders
Collaborating with a global and diverse workforce
Managing and developing teams
Able to:
Deliver results that are "good enough" in the face of ambiguity
Excel in a remote-only, asynchronous, multicultural, and distributed environment
Alignment with Manager responsibilities as outlined in Leadership at GitLab (https://handbook.gitlab.com/handbook/leadership/)
How GitLab will support you
Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being (https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/benefits/general-and-entity-benefits/)
All remote (https://about.gitlab.com/company/culture/all-remote/guide/) , asynchronous (https://about.gitlab.com/company/culture/all-remote/asynchronous/) work environment
Flexible Paid Time Off (https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/paid-time-off/)
Team Member Resource Groups
Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/stock-options/)
Growth and development budget (https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/benefits/general-and-entity-benefits/#growth-and-development-benefit)
Parental leave (https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/total-rewards/benefits/general-and-entity-benefits/#parental-leave)
Home office (https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/finance/procurement/office-equipment-supplies/) support
Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups (https://about.gitlab.com/company/culture/inclusion/#examples-of-select-underrepresented-groups) are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.
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