Sr. GitLab Administrator #2991

Senior GitLab Administrator Location: Dallas, TX (Onsite 3 days/week – Downtown Dallas) Contract Duration: 12+ Months 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. Required Qualifications 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 Primary 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Genius Road, LLC