Associate Security Engineer, GitLab

• 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

Desirable

• 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
• 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