What you’ll bring

• Early-career experience or equivalent education in cybersecurity, software engineering, information technology, or a related field. Relevant internships, coursework, labs, research, customer support, or practical security projects are welcome.
• Foundational understanding of software vulnerabilities and security concepts, including web applications, APIs, CI/CD environments, authentication, and authorization.
• Familiarity with security terminology such as CVE, CVSS, CWE, OWASP Top 10, and coordinated vulnerability disclosure.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to organize and prioritize multiple reports or work items.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical topics to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience with a bug bounty or vulnerability disclosure platform such as HackerOne or Bugcrowd.
• Experience reviewing security reports, participating in capture-the-flag exercises, performing vulnerability research, or working with security tooling.
• Familiarity with CVE assignment, CNA processes, security advisories, or vulnerability databases.
• Nice to have: Basic scripting, log analysis, issue tracking, or data analysis experience; experience writing technical documentation, customer communications, support responses, or operational procedures.

About the team

The GitLab Product Security Vulnerability Operations is a globally distributed team that helps ensure GitLab delivers secure applications customers can trust. VulnOps serves as a central point of contact for external security researchers and helps govern the policies, processes, and guidelines used to address vulnerabilities in GitLab’s supported products.

Team members collaborate across regions using documented processes, automation, and structured handoffs to support vulnerability resolution and ongoing operational improvements.

The base salary range for this role’s listed level is currently for residents of the United States only. This range is intended to reflect the role's base salary rate in locations throughout the US. Grade level and salary ranges are determined through interviews and a review of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant, equity with other team members, alignment with market data, and geographic location. The base salary range does not include any bonuses, equity, or benefits. See more information on our benefits and equity . Sales roles are also eligible for incentive pay targeted at up to 100% of the offered base salary.

United States Salary Range

$115,000 — $150,000 USD

How GitLab Supports Full-Time Employees

• Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Team Member Resource Groups
• Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Growth and Development Fund
• Parental Leave

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.

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