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full-timeSolutions Architect, Public Sector - East
Gitlab · Remote, United States
GitLab operates an intelligent orchestration platform designed for DevSecOps, focusing on enhancing developer productivity and operational efficiency through integrated software development and security tools. As a Solutions Architect for the Public Sector, you will serve as a technical advisor to U.S. government clients, guiding them through the evaluation and validation stages of the sales cycle. Your daily responsibilities will involve conducting tailored product demonstrations, managing proofs of concept and value, and supporting technical proposals. You will act as a bridge between the customer and internal teams, translating complex technical requirements into measurable mission outcomes while advocating for user needs within the product development process. This role is well-suited for candidates with a background in technical pre-sales, consulting, or IT, particularly those who have navigated the specific requirements of the public sector or federal environments. Success in this position requires a strong grasp of CI/CD pipelines, cloud computing, and modern software delivery practices, alongside the ability to build lasting relationships with both technical and business stakeholders.
GitLab is the intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps. GitLab enables organizations to increase developer productivity, improve operational efficiency, reduce security and compliance risk, and accelerate digital transformation. More than 50 million registered users and more than 50% of the Fortune 100* trust GitLab to ship better, more secure software faster. The same principles built into our products are reflected in how our team works: we embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier, with all team members 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 our team members to reach their full potential while collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex problems. Co-create the future with us as we build technology that transforms how the world develops software. * Fortune 500® is a registered trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, used under license. Claim based on GitLab data. Fortune 100 refers to the top 20% ranked companies in the 2025 Fortune 500 list, published in June 2025. Fortune and Fortune Media IP Limited are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of GitLab. An overview of this role As a Public Sector Solutions Architect, you'll be a trusted advisor to U.S. government customers, helping them understand how GitLab's Enterprise Edition and DevSecOps platform can address real business and mission outcomes. You'll own the technical evaluation and validation stages of the sales cycle, guide customers through proofs of concept and value, and connect GitLab's modern software development, operations, and cloud capabilities to measurable value. In this role, you'll work closely with sales and cross-functional GitLab teams, provide technical guidance from first conversation through successful deployment, and act as a customer advocate back into Product, Sales, and Marketing. What you'll do Engage with public sector customers, both onsite and remotely, to provide technical expertise and guidance throughout the pre-sales process, including tailored demos, technical presentations, and hands-on workshops. Collaborate with the sales team to shape and execute account strategies that drive GitLab adoption within government environments. Own the technical evaluation process, including proof of concept (POC) and proof of value (POV) design and delivery, tender and audit support, and technical input into proposals. Lead the creation of Customer Success Plans that capture technical success criteria and handoff details from the pre-sales process, ensuring a smooth path to deployment and adoption. Build and deepen relationships with technical and business stakeholders so they become advocates for GitLab within their organizations. Serve as the customer advocate internally by channeling feedback and insights to Product, Sales, Marketing, and other GitLab teams to influence roadmap and messaging. Maintain and expand your expertise in GitLab and related technologies, including modern software development, operations, and cloud practices, and create reusable examples and assets for customers and partners. Run Value Stream Assessments to identify opportunities for customers to improve their software delivery with GitLab. What you'll bring Background in technical pre-sales, consulting, or information technology roles, ideally with U.S. public sector or federal customers, where you guided customers through evaluations and solution design Hands-on experience using GitLab and familiarity with modern software development and operations practices, such as CI/CD, DevSecOps, and automation Experience with cloud computing platforms and related technologies in regulated or security-conscious environments. Ability to connect technical solutions to measurable business or mission outcomes and to advise senior stakeholders on tradeoffs and options. Strong, confident communication and relationship-building skills, including leading customer meetings, demos, and value-focused conversations in close partnership with sales and cross-functional teams Openness to learning, seeking feedback, and building new skills, including familiarity with GitLab's Solutions Architect handbook and related resources. About the team The Public Sector Solutions Architect role is part of GitLab's Solutions Architect team, a group of trusted technical advisors who help government customers understand, evaluate, and adopt the GitLab DevSecOps platform. The team is distributed and collaborates asynchronously across time zones using GitLab and our handbook-first practices to share knowledge, reusable examples, and best practices. You'll help the team address unique public sector challenges such as security, compliance, and mission-critical software delivery, and contribute customer insights that sha
| Role | Solutions Architect, Public Sector - East |
|---|---|
| Company | Gitlab |
| Location | Remote, United States |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-09-29 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
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