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Senior GitLab Platform Administrator #3208

Dallas, Texas · Information Technology
Senior GitLab Platform Administrator
Contract Length: 12-18 months+
Location: Dallas, TX (Hybrid 3 days onsite)

Our client has made significant strides modernizing their software delivery ecosystem and is now focused on maturing and scaling what they've built. They're seeking a Senior GitLab Platform Administrator with deep expertise in GitLab Self-Managed, infrastructure automation, and DevOps best practices to help take their platform to the next level.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on environment, enjoys optimizing complex systems, and takes pride in building scalable, secure, and reliable pipelines. Our client values initiative, accountability, and continuous improvement. You'll join a collaborative, fast-moving team focused on high-impact delivery and long-term maintainability.

Qualifications and Experience Required:
  • BS in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 8+ years of experience administering complex enterprise applications and tools
  • Software Configuration Management expertise
  • Strong hands-on experience with GitLab, Artifactory, Xray, and SonarQube
  • Proficient in Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Ansible)
  • Solid understanding of containerization and orchestration (Kubernetes, OpenShift)
  • Working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, IBM Cloud)
  • Skilled in scripting (Bash, Python, or similar)
  • Experience with CI/CD concepts, SDLC methodologies, and DevOps culture

Bonus Points For:
  • GitLab Certified Administrator
  • Recent hands-on experience with GitLab Self-Managed
  • Prior experience in build management, configuration management, or quality testing
  • Background in Agile, CI/CD, and SCM practices

Key Responsibilities:
  • Administer and scale GitLab Self-Managed (runners, groups, projects, permissions, backup/restore)
  • Harden GitLab for enterprise use including SAML/SSO, LDAP, and RBAC configuration
  • Build, optimize, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD and YAML best practices
  • Automate infrastructure provisioning and pipeline operations with Terraform and Ansible
  • Implement and champion GitOps practices across development teams
  • Support and guide application teams in adopting GitLab workflows and best practices
  • Develop and maintain runbooks, wiki pages, and reusable pipeline templates
  • Integrate observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK) for platform and pipeline health
  • Enforce code quality, compliance, and security guardrails across pipelines
  • Provide operational support and participate in 24/7 on-call rotations

Interested? We'd love to connect and share more about this opportunity. Apply now or reach out directly for a conversation!

Genius Road, LLC is proud to be a Certified Women’s Business Enterprise, an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.         

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