Engineering Manager - Application Security Testing: Composition & Dynamic Analysis
The Engineering Manager for Composition Analysis and Dynamic Analysis specializes in leading teams focused on application security scanning technologies. This role oversees multiple security-focused engineering groups and is responsible for balancing priorities across these specialized teams.
This role is an extension of the Engineering Manager position.
Groups Overview
Composition Analysis -The Composition Analysis group is responsible for:
Dynamic Analysis - The Dynamic Analysis group is responsible for:
What you’ll do
Manage engineers across both the Composition Analysis and Dynamic Analysis groups
Drive key initiatives including:
Balance priorities across multiple security-focused engineering teams
Author project plans for epics across both groups, ensuring alignment and avoiding duplication of effort
Run agile project management processes for multiple teams
Provide guidance on security product architecture
Coordinate between Composition Analysis and Dynamic Analysis teams to ensure consistent and complementary approaches to application security
What you’ll bring
In-depth understanding of application security concepts, particularly in software composition analysis techniques to evaluate the security risks associated with application dependencies and dynamic analysis security testing (DAST) tools.
Understanding of the challenges in developing and maintaining security scanning tools
Experience managing multiple technical teams simultaneously
Familiarity with containerization technologies and dependency management systems
Knowledge of web application security testing techniques and tools
Experience with open source security tooling (such as OWASP ZAP, Trivy, or similar)
Experience in DevSecOps practices and implementation
Experience in vulnerability management and remediation
How GitLab will support you
All remote, asynchronous work environment
Home office support
Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.
The base salary range for this role’s listed level is currently for residents of listed locations only. Grade level and salary ranges are determined through interviews and a review of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant, equity with other team members, and alignment with market data. See more information on our benefits and equity. Sales roles are also eligible for incentive pay targeted at up to 100% of the offered base salary.
California/Colorado/Hawaii/New Jersey/New York/Washington/DC/Illinois/Minnesota pay range
$131,600—$282,000 USD
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Engineering Manager - Application Security Testing: Composition & Dynamic Analysis
The Engineering Manager for Composition Analysis and Dynamic Analysis specializes in leading teams focused on application security scanning technologies. This role oversees multiple security-focused engineering groups and is responsible for balancing priorities across these specialized teams.
This role is an extension of the Engineering Manager position.
Groups Overview
Composition Analysis -The Composition Analysis group is responsible for:
Dynamic Analysis - The Dynamic Analysis group is responsible for:
What you’ll do
Manage engineers across both the Composition Analysis and Dynamic Analysis groups
Drive key initiatives including:
Balance priorities across multiple security-focused engineering teams
Author project plans for epics across both groups, ensuring alignment and avoiding duplication of effort
Run agile project management processes for multiple teams
Provide guidance on security product architecture
Coordinate between Composition Analysis and Dynamic Analysis teams to ensure consistent and complementary approaches to application security
What you’ll bring
In-depth understanding of application security concepts, particularly in software composition analysis techniques to evaluate the security risks associated with application dependencies and dynamic analysis security testing (DAST) tools.
Understanding of the challenges in developing and maintaining security scanning tools
Experience managing multiple technical teams simultaneously
Familiarity with containerization technologies and dependency management systems
Knowledge of web application security testing techniques and tools
Experience with open source security tooling (such as OWASP ZAP, Trivy, or similar)
Experience in DevSecOps practices and implementation
Experience in vulnerability management and remediation
How GitLab will support you
All remote, asynchronous work environment
Home office support
Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.
The base salary range for this role’s listed level is currently for residents of listed locations only. Grade level and salary ranges are determined through interviews and a review of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant, equity with other team members, and alignment with market data. See more information on our benefits and equity. Sales roles are also eligible for incentive pay targeted at up to 100% of the offered base salary.
California/Colorado/Hawaii/New Jersey/New York/Washington/DC/Illinois/Minnesota pay range
$131,600—$282,000 USD