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GitLabSenior Professional Services Engineer - PubSec - US Only
GitLab operates as an intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps, helping organizations boost developer efficiency, minimize security risks, and accelerate digital transformation. The company seeks a Senior…
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GitLab operates as an intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps, helping organizations boost developer efficiency, minimize security risks, and accelerate digital transformation. The company seeks a Senior Professional Services Engineer to partner with public sector clients, guiding them through successful platform adoption and expansion. In this capacity, you will handle hands-on technical execution alongside strong project ownership and communication. Key duties involve delivering installations, handling migrations to SaaS or self-managed environments,…
Job Description
GitLab operates as an intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps, helping organizations boost developer efficiency, minimize security risks, and accelerate digital transformation. The company seeks a Senior Professional Services Engineer to partner with public sector clients, guiding them through successful platform adoption and expansion.
In this capacity, you will handle hands-on technical execution alongside strong project ownership and communication. Key duties involve delivering installations, handling migrations to SaaS or self-managed environments, providing training, and offering advisory engagements. Projects range from single-node Omnibus setups to large reference architectures utilizing configuration as code and infrastructure as code methodologies.
This position is well-suited for professionals who excel at solving intricate problems, managing multiple concurrent client engagements, and thriving within a remote and asynchronous work culture. You will also serve as a vital link to product and engineering divisions, relaying field insights to refine features and processes.
Responsibilities
- Manage and deliver professional services engagements including installation, migration, training, and advisory services for public sector clients
- Deploy GitLab across diverse architectures, from single-node setups to large-scale reference designs utilizing infrastructure as code and configuration as code
- Lead and execute migrations from multiple source platforms to GitLab SaaS or self-managed environments with minimal operational disruption
- Deliver technical guidance across the GitLab feature stack to align with client objectives and operating constraints
- Collaborate with project managers and engagement managers to maintain delivery consistency and schedule adherence
- Handle multiple customer projects concurrently while balancing client outcomes and billable utilization goals
- Mentor fellow engineers by sharing technical expertise and contributing to repeatable delivery frameworks
- Interface with product and engineering teams to help clear customer blockers and improve delivery processes based on field feedback
Requirements
- Active Secret or TS/SCI security clearance
- United States citizenship by law, birth, or naturalization
- Professional experience with infrastructure as code or configuration as code tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Packer, Puppet, or Chef
- Ability to support public sector clients with TS/SCI clearance-related requirements
Core Skills
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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What is the employment type for this position?
The posting indicates this is a full-time position.
Where is the job located?
The role is remote for US residents only, with desirable locations including the DC Metro area, Georgia, Texas, Alabama, Colorado, and Utah. Occasional travel to SCIF sites is required.
What security clearance is required?
Candidates must possess an active Secret or TS/SCI clearance and be United States citizens.
What is the salary range for this role?
The United States base salary range for this level is between $136,080 and $230,040 USD, determined by factors such as location, education, experience, and market alignment.
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