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Senior Security Assurance Engineer

GitLab
Location
Remote, United States
Posted
17 days ago
Department
Security Assurance
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years in IT compliance, security compliance, IT audit, information security, or information technology
  • BA/BS in a business or technology field or equivalent experience
  • Demonstrated experience testing controls and documenting those tests against frameworks such as COSO, COBIT, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and SOX ITGC
  • Experience assessing controls in SaaS and cloud-native application stacks
  • Working knowledge of identity and access management — SSO, SCIM, RBAC, privileged access, and joiner/mover/leaver processes
  • Familiarity with AI governance concepts
Nice to have
  • Relevant certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CRISC, or CISM
  • Experience with usage-based or consumption billing platforms
  • Experience with compliance automation and continuous control monitoring
  • Prior experience in a Security Assurance or GRC function that supported both corporate IT and product engineering
What the job really is

As a Senior Security Assurance Engineer at GitLab, you will design, document, and maintain IT General Controls and security controls across various systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory and corporate policy requirements. You will collaborate with multiple teams to streamline compliance processes, automate evidence collection, and set standards for AI governance. Your role will also involve assessing system implementations for control readiness and managing SOX ITGC testing and certification requests.

Benefits
  • Flexible Paid Time Off
  • Team Member Resource Groups
  • Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Growth and Development Fund
  • Parental Leave
Things to weigh
  • No specific details on the technology stack used
  • The role requires collaboration across multiple teams, which may involve navigating complex organizational dynamics
  • The salary range is provided, but it does not include bonuses or equity details
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