Senior GitLab Platform Administrator

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!
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