Director, Product Security Architecture at GitLab

Lead, develop, and mentor a team of Product Security Architects
Own and continuously evolve the Product Security Architecture strategy
Oversee and mature the Product Security Risk Register
Operate Product Security Architecture in a risk-aligned, business-enabling way
Define and drive security visions, standards, and configurations
Lead the Product Security AI strategy for scaling
Partner with various security departments on end-to-end risk reduction
Define and track meaningful architecture-related metrics and Key Risk Indicators

Significant experience (typically 10+ years) leading software, architecture, or application security initiatives in high-velocity R&D organizations
Strong application security and secure design literacy
Deep understanding of systemic product security risks in large-scale platforms
Proven ability to operate effectively in constrained environments
Demonstrated success building trust with Product and Engineering Directors/VPs
Experience designing and rolling out scalable security patterns
Experience collaborating with Compliance, Audit, and Security Operations on security controls
Experience supporting organizations through significant technology and architectural change
Ability to operate at multiple altitudes with excellent communication
Comfort with AI-augmented workflows and enthusiasm for utilizing tools like GitLab Duo

Director, Product Security Architecture