Manager, CorpSec Endpoint Engineering

Join to apply for the Manager, CorpSec Endpoint Engineering role at GitLab 3 days ago – Be among the first 25 applicants GitLab is an open‑core software company that develops the most comprehensive AI‑powered DevSecOps Platform, used by more than 100,000 organizations. Our mission is to enable everyone to contribute to and co‑create the software that powers our world. When everyone can contribute, consumers become contributors, significantly accelerating human progress. Our platform unites teams and organizations, breaking down barriers and redefining what’s possible in software development. Thanks to products like Duo Enterprise and Duo Agent Platform, customers get AI benefits at every stage of the SDLC. Our team embraces AI as a core productivity multiplier. All team members are expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact. GitLab is where careers accelerate, innovation flourishes, and every voice is valued. Our high‑performance culture is driven by our values and continuous knowledge exchange, enabling team members to reach their full potential while collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex problems. An Overview Of This Role We’re looking for a Manager of Endpoint Engineering to lead our team in building and scaling world‑class endpoint security and management capabilities. You’ll drive the technical strategy for protecting and managing devices across our distributed workforce, balancing security rigor with an exceptional user experience. This role combines technical leadership, people management, and strategic thinking to advance our endpoint security maturity while enabling our global team to work productively from anywhere. What You’ll Do Build, mentor, and grow a high‑performing endpoint engineering team of 5 engineers, fostering a culture of automation, infrastructure‑as‑code, and continuous improvement Define and execute the technical roadmap for endpoint security and management across macOS, Windows, and Linux platforms, advancing from manual processes to intelligent automation Oversee enterprise‑wide deployment and optimization of JAMF (Apple device management), FleetDM (cross‑platform visibility), and CrowdStrike (EDR/threat detection) Establish infrastructure‑as‑code practices using Terraform, GitOps workflows, and CI/CD pipelines for endpoint configuration management Lead EDR/threat detection strategy, incident response procedures, and automated remediation workflows for endpoint security events Drive integration between endpoint platforms and identity systems for seamless device authentication, certificate‑based access, and conditional access policies Implement automated vulnerability scanning, risk‑based patch management, and compliance monitoring across the global device fleet Establish SLAs and metrics for device provisioning, incident response, patch compliance, and user satisfaction Partner cross‑functionally with Identity, SIRT, IT, and executive leadership to drive strategic initiatives and ensure seamless operations across time zones What You’ll Bring 3+ years managing technical teams, with demonstrated success building and scaling engineering organizations in remote or distributed environments 5+ years experience in endpoint security, device management, or IT infrastructure Deep expertise with Apple device management (JAMF or similar MDM platforms) and cross‑platform endpoint management for macOS, Windows, and Linux Experience with EDR/XDR platforms (CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, or similar) and threat detection workflows Proficiency with infrastructure‑as‑code tools (Terraform, Ansible) and GitOps practices Strong understanding of endpoint security principles including vulnerability management, patch deployment, compliance frameworks, and zero‑trust architecture Experience with security automation, orchestration, and incident response procedures Comfortable working in a transparent, remote‑first culture with asynchronous collaboration across time zones Preferred Skills Experience managing endpoint security for a remote‑first or fully distributed organization with 2000+ employees Background in security engineering with progression from individual contributor to management Experience with SaaS security, browser security, or modern web‑based application controls Familiarity with compliance requirements (SOC 2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP) as they relate to endpoint management Contributions to open‑source endpoint management or security projects Understanding of DevSecOps and how to use GitLab Salary United States Salary Range $140,000—$250,000 USD Benefits and Equity 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 Home office support Country Hiring Guidelines: GitLab hires new team members in countries around the world. All of our roles are remote; however some roles may carry specific location‑based eligibility requirements. Our Talent Acquisition team can help answer any questions about location after starting the recruiting process. Privacy Policy: Please review our Recruitment Privacy Policy. Your privacy is important to us. GitLab is proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. GitLab’s policies and practices relating to recruitment, employment, career development and advancement, promotion, and retirement are based solely on merit, regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, discharge status from the military, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. GitLab will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. See also GitLab’s EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know during the recruiting process. #J-18808-Ljbffr