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GitLabField CTO, Public Sector
GitLab is hiring a remote Field CTO, Public Sector to act as a principal technical advisor for government agencies and related prospects. The organization provides an…
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GitLab is hiring a remote Field CTO, Public Sector to act as a principal technical advisor for government agencies and related prospects. The organization provides an intelligent orchestration platform designed for DevSecOps, helping entities enhance developer output, streamline operations, and manage security risks. This individual contributor position involves partnering closely with pre-sales teams and executive leadership—including CISOs, CTOs, and security architects—to link software delivery methods with mission goals. Candidates will…
Job Description
GitLab is hiring a remote Field CTO, Public Sector to act as a principal technical advisor for government agencies and related prospects. The organization provides an intelligent orchestration platform designed for DevSecOps, helping entities enhance developer output, streamline operations, and manage security risks.
This individual contributor position involves partnering closely with pre-sales teams and executive leadership—including CISOs, CTOs, and security architects—to link software delivery methods with mission goals. Candidates will operate within a distributed, asynchronous workflow where all personnel utilize AI tools daily to drive innovation.
The role suits a professional who thrives at the intersection of technical strategy, market leadership, and customer engagement. Responsibilities include shaping go-to-market plans, drafting technical resources, joining industry working groups, and translating complex software development lifecycle topics into clear operational guidance.
Employment is contingent upon completing a background check. While the role is remote, residing within the Washington D.C. Metro area is preferred. GitLab is an equal opportunity employer committed to a merit-based workplace.
Responsibilities
- Consult with public sector customers and prospects during the pre-sales process by offering technical expertise and strategic guidance
- Present executive-level perspectives regarding DevSecOps, compliance, and security across new and growth accounts
- Establish and maintain strong connections with customer leaders such as Chief Information Security Officers, Chief Security Officers, Chief Technology Officers, and chief security architects
- Collaborate with marketing teams to produce content and assist with media engagements that elevate market awareness
- Educate client organizations on platform capabilities to enable smooth technology rollouts
- Handle responses and requests for information tied to government publications and public-private partnerships
- Participate in standards discussions, demonstrations, and working groups connected to government initiatives
- Synthesize field feedback to guide product and marketing prioritization while developing reusable technical content and sales playbooks
Requirements
- Demonstrated expertise in application security, compliance, and DevSecOps strategy within regulated environments
- Direct experience working within, supporting, or selling to the public sector market
- Ability to independently produce and deliver technical thought leadership materials including demonstrations and presentations
- Familiarity with modern software development lifecycle phases, CI/CD pipelines, and engineering workflows
- Experience utilizing cloud computing and modern platform architectures geared toward secure code delivery
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills suited for audiences ranging from engineers to executives
- Capacity to thrive in an asynchronous, distributed, and fully remote setting across various time zones
- Background in technical customer-facing functions like solutions architecture, consulting, or pre-sales
Qualifications
- Residing in the Washington D.C. Metro area
- Prior experience using GitLab with a willingness to learn quickly
Core Skills
Benefits
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Team Member Resource Groups
- Equity Compensation and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Growth and Development Fund
- Parental leave
- Home office support
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Is this job remote?
Yes, this is a fully remote position, though living in the Washington D.C. Metro area is preferred.
What is the employment type?
This is a full-time position.
What salary does this position offer?
The salary is not stated in the job posting.
Does this role include managing people?
No, this is an individual contributor, customer-facing technical advisory role without direct people management responsibilities.
What is required before starting employment?
Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a background check, as permitted by applicable law.
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