Senior GitLab Platform Administrator #3208

Senior Git Lab 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 Git Lab Platform Administrator with deep expertise in Git Lab Self-Managed, infrastructure automation, and Dev Ops 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.

• 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 Git Lab, Artifactory, Xray, and Sonar Qube
• Proficient in Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Ansible)
• Solid understanding of containerization and orchestration (Kubernetes, Open Shift)
• Working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, IBM Cloud)
• Skilled in scripting (Bash, Python, or similar)
• Experience with CI/CD concepts, SDLC methodologies, and Dev Ops culture

• Git Lab Certified Administrator
• Recent hands‑on experience with Git Lab Self‑Managed
• Prior experience in build management, configuration management, or quality testing
• Background in Agile, CI/CD, and SCM practices

• Administer and scale Git Lab Self‑Managed (runners, groups, projects, permissions, backup/restore)
• Harden Git Lab for enterprise use including SAML/SSO, LDAP, and RBAC configuration
• Build, optimize, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines using Git Lab CI/CD and YAML best practices
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and pipeline operations with Terraform and Ansible
• Implement and champion Git Ops practices across development teams
• Support and guide application teams in adopting Git Lab 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

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