Senior GitLab Platform Administrator

Senior GitLab Platform Administrator

CTG is seeking a highly experienced Senior GitLab Platform Administrator to support and optimize enterprise DevOps and CI/CD platforms for our client. This role requires deep expertise in GitLab administration, Infrastructure-as-Code, CI/CD automation, and enterprise DevOps tooling within complex cloud and containerized environments. Location: Dallas, TX (Onsite – 3 to 5 days per week required) Duration: 9 months

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize enterprise GitLab environments and CI/CD pipelines
• Configure and manage GitLab Runners, Groups, Projects, and Permissions at scale
• Implement Infrastructure-as-Code solutions using Terraform and Ansible
• Support GitOps practices and automate deployment workflows
• Administer DevOps tools including Artifactory, Xray, and SonarQube
• Harden GitLab environments with SAML/SSO, LDAP, RBAC, backup, and recovery solutions
• Support Kubernetes/OpenShift containerized environments
• Integrate monitoring and observability tools including Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK
• Collaborate with engineering teams to implement CI/CD best practices
• Troubleshoot and resolve platform, pipeline, and migration-related issues
• Participate in 24/7 on-call support rotation

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 8+ years of administration experience supporting enterprise applications and DevOps platforms
• Strong expertise with GitLab administration and GitLab Self-Managed environments
• Experience with Terraform, Ansible, and Infrastructure-as-Code methodologies
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and OpenShift
• Knowledge of AWS, Azure, and IBM Cloud platforms
• Strong understanding of Software Configuration Management (SCM) and SDLC methodologies
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and GitOps workflows
• Strong scripting, automation, troubleshooting, and analytical skills
• Experience with Agile development environments and enterprise DevOps practices
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• GitLab Certified Administrator certification
• Experience with build management, configuration management, and quality testing tools
• Prior experience supporting highly available enterprise DevOps environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field preferred. Equivalent work experience will also be considered.