Genius Road

Senior GitLab Platform Administrator #3208

Genius Road  •  Dallas, TX (Hybrid)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description

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.         
Genius Road

About Genius Road

2025 Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces!

Genius Road, LLC, is a boutique technical, telecom and executive recruiting firm with a difference.

We’re not resume aggregators, but corporate matchmakers – connecting you with candidates who fit your requirements, your culture and your environment. For permanent positions, we bring you new hires with staying power, culling through our extensive network to identify the perfect all-around fit.

If you have a temporary need for additional technical or telecom expertise, we’ll find the right mix of people who can jump right in and start producing.

Just as important, we make the process easier. Instead of inundating your inbox with random resumes, we create individual profiles of our recommended talent that give you a comprehensive view of the top candidates. So, you’ll see, in a glance, not only what these individuals can do, but who they are as human beings and how they’ll fit in your organization.

Combine all this with a proven track record, an unshakable professionalism and a fierce commitment to customer service, and it’s easy to see what sets us apart.

We call it a smarter approach to recruiting. Our customers say it’s “Pure Genius“

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Dallas, Texas
Year Founded
2010
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