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GitLabSenior Professional Services Engineer- PubSec - DC Metro
GitLab operates as an intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps, helping organizations boost developer productivity, minimize security and compliance risks, and streamline digital operations. The company is…
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GitLab operates as an intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps, helping organizations boost developer productivity, minimize security and compliance risks, and streamline digital operations. The company is hiring a Senior Professional Services Engineer - PubSec - DC Metro to manage delivery workstreams on federal engagements. In this capacity, you will handle implementations within FedRAMP-authorized cloud environments, Department of Defense Impact Level 4 and 5 enclaves, and completely disconnected networks. This position…
Job Description
GitLab operates as an intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps, helping organizations boost developer productivity, minimize security and compliance risks, and streamline digital operations. The company is hiring a Senior Professional Services Engineer - PubSec - DC Metro to manage delivery workstreams on federal engagements. In this capacity, you will handle implementations within FedRAMP-authorized cloud environments, Department of Defense Impact Level 4 and 5 enclaves, and completely disconnected networks. This position suits an experienced engineering professional with federal clearance who excels at setting up complex software architectures, migrating legacy systems, and advising public-sector clients on security and compliance frameworks.
Daily responsibilities involve independently delivering statement of work scopes, setting up and tuning reference architectures, and translating agency compliance needs into GitLab configurations. You will act as the main technical point of contact for agency security teams, lead training workshops, and communicate field requirements back to internal product groups. Candidates must possess hands-on infrastructure experience, familiarity with container tools, and an active security clearance.
Responsibilities
- Manage assigned statement of work scope independently to complete engagement deliverables.
- Install, configure, upgrade, troubleshoot, and tune GitLab reference architectures across cloud, on-premises, and air-gapped systems.
- Perform deployments and updates in disconnected networks using offline package management and container registry mirroring.
- Harden configurations against agency security baselines such as DISA STIG, FIPS compliance, and SAML or PIV/CAC authentication.
- Develop and execute migration plans moving legacy version control systems to GitLab Self-Managed or GitLab Dedicated for Government.
- Serve as the primary technical contact for agency engineering teams and host enablement sessions for government users.
- Translate regulatory compliance requirements into GitLab settings and supply assessors with requested technical artifacts.
- Document implementations, build reusable runbooks, identify scope risks early, and relay product feedback to engineering groups.
Requirements
- Possess an active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI), Full Scope Polygraph clearance.
- Be able to work in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
- Hold United States citizenship.
- Bring hands-on background with infrastructure as code software like Terraform, Ansible, Packer, Puppet, or Chef.
- Demonstrate experience utilizing major cloud providers including government regions such as AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, or Google Assured Workloads.
- Show production proficiency with Docker, Kubernetes, and deploying GitLab features.
- Have delivery experience within regulated or accredited environments such as federal, defense, financial, or healthcare sectors.
Qualifications
- Familiarity with compliance frameworks like FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, CMMC, or DISA STIGs.
- Prior experience working with GitLab Professional Services, federal systems integrators, or agency delivery teams.
- Scripting proficiency in Python, Ruby, or Go.
- Experience utilizing GitLab Dedicated for Government or comparable FedRAMP-authorized SaaS environments.
- History of contributions to GitLab or other open-source projects.
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Benefits
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Team Member Resource Groups
- Equity Compensation and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Growth and Development Fund
- Parental Leave
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The posting indicates this is a full-time position.
Is this role remote?
The posting specifies that this role is on-site and currently available only to candidates residing in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
What security clearance is required to apply?
Applicants must hold an active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph.
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The base salary range for United States residents is $136,080 to $230,040 USD, though exact placement depends on various factors including experience and location.
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