Cloud Engineer - GitLab Administrator

Applied Research Solutions • Kettering, OH

5h

About The Position

ARS is seeking a mid- to senior-level Cloud Engineer to administer its GitLab DevSecOps platform in a secure DoD environment. The role supports compliant and efficient software delivery through hands-on administration of GitLab Enterprise or Artifactory, CI/CD pipelines, secure development environments, and collaboration with engineering teams. The position requires U.S. citizenship, an active Secret clearance, and an active Security+ certification. A bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience is required.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Active Secret clearance.
• Active Security+ certification compliant with DoD 8140.
• 3–7+ years administering GitLab, Artifactory, or similar DevSecOps platforms.
• Experience managing CI/CD pipelines and GitLab runners.
• Experience working in DoD or government contracting environments.
• Familiarity with Azure cloud services; AWS experience is acceptable.
• Strong Linux administration skills, including RHEL or Ubuntu.
• Scripting experience with Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
• Knowledge of secure development practices and STIG compliance requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience demonstrating the required technical competencies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with GitLab Enterprise Self-Managed.
• Experience administering Artifactory or Nexus repositories.
• Experience integrating code-quality, vulnerability, and container-scanning tools.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes or container orchestration.
• Knowledge of RMF processes and supporting ATO packages.
• Experience with infrastructure as code, such as Terraform or Ansible.
• Relevant cloud or DevOps certifications, such as Azure Administrator, GitLab, or CKA.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, and maintain GitLab Enterprise or Artifactory environments.
• Manage user access, permissions, group structures, and SSO/SAML integrations.
• Maintain CI/CD pipelines and runners, and integrate them with cloud services, preferably Azure.
• Apply security best practices, perform audits and hardening, and support RMF/ATO documentation.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and plan for scaling and upgrades.
• Implement and manage backup and restore, failover, and disaster recovery processes.
• Integrate SAST, DAST, and container-scanning tools into CI/CD workflows.
• Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and cybersecurity teams to support DevSecOps adoption.
• Provide Tier 2/3 support to development teams using GitLab or Artifactory.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Industry-competitive benefits package.
• Awards and recognition program.
• Personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.
• Culture supporting employees' career goals and work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level