Sr. GitLab Administrator #2991

Genius Road•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior GitLab Administrator to support and manage the day-to-day administration, configuration, and operational stability of the client’s GitLab environment. This role will play a key part in a major DevOps modernization initiative, helping transition legacy systems (Jenkins, Automic, Bitbucket, Docker) into a consolidated GitLab- and Podman-based automation platform. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience administering GitLab at scale, implementing CI/CD standards, managing user access and integrations, and ensuring the environment remains secure, compliant, and highly available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related technical field
GitLab Certified Admin or GitLab Certified CI/CD Specialist
Prior contributions to GitLab or related open-source automation platforms
8+ years in DevOps, Platform Operations, or Build/Release Administration
3+ years of direct GitLab administration experience (Runners, Groups, Projects, Permissions)
Proficiency with scripting (Bash, Python, or Go) for automation tasks
Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, Ansible)
Working experience with container platforms (Docker, Kubernetes; migration exposure to Podman/Buildah is a plus)
Familiarity with AWS, GCP, or Azure cloud services
Experience with legacy CI/CD systems (Jenkins, Automic, Bamboo, Maven)
Strong knowledge of source control tools (Bitbucket, Git, SVN)
Understanding of security scanning, compliance controls, and container hardening
Experience working in Agile or GitOps-driven environments
Strong communication and support skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally

Responsibilities

Administer, maintain, and optimize the enterprise GitLab platform
Manage GitLab Runners, Projects, Groups, Permissions, and integrations
Support the migration from Jenkins and Automic to GitLab CI/CD
Implement enterprise authentication and hardening settings (LDAP, SAML/SSO, RBAC, backup policies)
Build and maintain standardized, secure CI/CD pipeline templates and YAML configurations
Implement and support multi-stage and parallel workflows
Integrate and maintain security tools (SAST, DAST, container scanning, compliance checks)
Assist teams in translating legacy Jenkins/Automic pipelines into GitLab workflows
Improve performance and reliability through caching, artifact management, and pipeline optimization
Support the transition of container build processes from Docker to Podman
Use Terraform/Ansible to automate GitLab and environment provisioning
Apply GitOps practices for managing configuration and deployment processes
Develop documentation, operational runbooks, and training materials for end users
Monitor GitLab system health, logs, metrics, and runner performance using Prometheus/Grafana/ELK
Provide troubleshooting support for CI/CD issues, runner failures, pipeline errors, and GitLab service incidents