Greenhouse ·
full-timeSenior Security Engineer, Incident Response Team (australia)
Gitlab · Remote, Australia
Education
- Level: Bachelor's degree
Key Skills
About the Role Senior Security Engineer on GitLab's Security Incident Response Team (SIRT). Lead high‑impact incidents, drive automation and AI‑driven detection, operate in 24/7 follow‑the‑sun model. Responsibilities Lead and coordinate end‑to‑end incident response for high‑severity security events. Participate in rotating on‑call schedule covering APAC window. Prepare executive communications during incidents. Investigate complex security incidents across cloud environments using DFIR methodologies. Partner with Detection Engineering to design SIEM use cases, alerting strategies, telemetry pipelines. Build and enhance automation and AI‑assisted workflows. Collaborate with Threat Intelligence to contextualize threats. Conduct root cause analysis and lead post‑incident reviews. Develop and maintain runbooks, playbooks, and operational documentation. Mentor other engineers and elevate incident response maturity.
Skills for this role
| Role | Senior Security Engineer, Incident Response Team (australia) |
|---|---|
| Company | Gitlab |
| Location | Remote, Australia |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-09-29 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
Typical process for this type of role
A general guide — the exact steps for this specific listing may vary; check the original posting for details.
- 1ApplicationSubmit your resume through the apply link.
- 2ScreeningRecruiter reviews your background against the role.
- 3AssessmentA technical test, assignment, or coding round, depending on the role.
- 4Interview(s)One or more rounds with the hiring team.
- 5OfferOffer letter with compensation and start date.
Before you apply
0/4Senior Security Engineer, Incident Response Team (australia) at Gitlab: frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for the Senior Security Engineer, Incident Response Team (australia) role at Gitlab?
- The listing asks for Bachelor's degree; freshers are welcome.
- What skills does the Senior Security Engineer, Incident Response Team (australia) role require?
- The listing highlights Digital Forensics, Incident Response, SIEM, Automation, AI, Threat Intelligence, Detection Engineering, Cloud Security. Show each of these in a project or past role on your resume.
- What is the salary for this role?
- Gitlab has not stated compensation in the listing. Check the original posting or ask during the application process.
- Is the Senior Security Engineer, Incident Response Team (australia) position remote, hybrid or onsite?
- The listing marks this role as remote, with Remote, Australia as the location.
- What is the application deadline?
- Gitlab has not listed a fixed deadline, so apply early in case the opening is filled.
- How do I apply for the Senior Security Engineer, Incident Response Team (australia) role?
- Use the Apply button on this page. It opens the original listing on job-boards.greenhouse.io, where you submit your application with the company.
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