Associate Security Engineer, Application Security

The Application Security team works with GitLab engineers and product teams to anticipate and prevent the introduction of vulnerabilities during design and development, ensuring delivery of high quality software GitLab customers can trust.

What you’ll do

• Assist with security-focused code reviews and threat models under guidance from senior team members
• Manage triage of inbound new issues
• Support product and development teams in basic application security activities
• Help reproduce and document application security vulnerabilities clearly and constructively
• Participate in bug bounty program triage and initial assessment
• Support security release preparation activities
• Contribute to documentation and security process improvements

What you’ll bring: 

• Ability to use GitLab effectively
• Basic development or scripting experience (Ruby, Ruby on Rails, TypeScript, JavaScript, and/or Go preferred), and an ability to read and understand code for security review purposes
• Foundational understanding of common security vulnerabilities and security impact frameworks (e.g., OWASP Top 10, STRIDE)
• Basic familiarity with security tools and concepts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and a collaborative mindset that enables you to work well with software development teams
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 0-2 years of experience in application security, software development, or related field
• Basic understanding of software development lifecycle processes

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with common security frameworks and standards (CVE, CWE, CVSS, etc)

How GitLab will support you

• Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being
• All remote, asynchronous work environment
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Team Member Resource Groups
• Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Growth and development budget
• Parental leave
• Home office 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 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.