Senior GitLab Platform Administrator #3208

Genius Road, LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Genius Road, LLC seeks a Senior GitLab Platform Administrator based in Dallas, TX. The role focuses on administering GitLab Self-Managed and optimizing complex systems in a hybrid work environment. Candidates should possess over 8 years of experience in DevOps and infrastructure automation.

This position emphasizes collaboration, initiative, and accountability, with responsibilities including maintaining CI/CD pipelines and implementing GitOps practices.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience administering complex enterprise applications and tools.
• Strong hands-on experience with GitLab, Artifactory, Xray, and SonarQube.
• Experience with CI/CD concepts, SDLC methodologies, and DevOps culture.

Responsibilities

• Administer and scale GitLab Self-Managed (runners, groups, projects, permissions).
• Build, optimize, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and pipeline operations with Terraform and Ansible.

Skills

GitLab administration

Infrastructure automation

DevOps best practices

Scripting (Bash, Python)

Education

BS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

GitLab

Terraform

Ansible

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

IBM Cloud

Artifactory

SonarQube

Xray

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

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.