Senior Security Engineer, Security Incident Response Team; SIRT - EMEA

Git Lab is a leading Dev Sec Ops  platform that empowers organizations to accelerate software delivery while improving security.

As a Senior Security Engineer on Git Lab’s Security Incident Response Team (SIRT), you will play a critical role in defending  and the broader Git Lab environment against evolving security threats. You will lead high‑impact incidents and investigations, drive continuous improvements in defense, detection, and response capabilities, and help scale security operations through automation and intelligent workflows.

• Lead and coordinate end‑to‑end incident response for high‑severity security events within a 24/7 global on‑call model, operating during EMEA business hours.
• Prepare clear executive communications that keep stakeholders informed during incidents.
• Investigate complex security incidents across cloud environments, applying strong DFIR methodologies.
• Partner with Signals Engineering to design and implement detection capabilities, including SIEM use cases, alerting strategies, and telemetry pipelines.
• Build and enhance automation and AI‑assisted workflows to improve triage, investigation speed, and response consistency.
• Partner with Threat Intelligence to contextualize threats and improve detection coverage.
• Conduct root cause analysis and lead post‑incident reviews to drive continuous improvement and risk reduction.
• Develop and maintain runbooks, playbooks, and operational documentation.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally during incidents and lead proactive initiatives (e.g., tabletop exercises).
• Mentor other engineers and help elevate the team’s overall incident response maturity.

• Strong experience in security incident response and investigations in cloud‑first environments.
• Experience using or administering Git/Git Lab in a security or engineering context.
• Hands‑on experience with SIEM, EDR, and/or detection engineering.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS & GCP).
• Familiarity with threat intelligence and adversary tactics (e.g., MITRE ATT+CK).
• Experience building or working with automation (e.g., Python, scripting, SOAR platforms).
• Interest or experience in applying AI/ML or data‑driven techniques to detection, triage, or response workflows.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; ability to operate effectively during high‑severity incidents.
• Excellent written communication skills with a passion for clear, actionable documentation.
• Growth mindset with a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating security risks.

The Security Incident Response Team (SIRT) is a globally distributed team of engineers split across AMER, APAC, and EMEA. We react to and proactively address security incidents that impact , Git Lab cloud, and corporate environments.

• 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. If you’re excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.

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