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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # GitLab Platform Administrator - **Company:** Genius Road, LLC - **Location:** Dallas, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Configuration Management, Software Quality, Continuous Integration, DevOps, IBM Cloud Computing, Python (Programming Language), Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), OpenShift, Systems Development Life Cycle, Role-Based Access Control, Ansible, Prometheus, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Single Sign-On, Software Configuration Management, SonarQube, YAML, Enterprise Software Applications, Delivery Pipeline, Grafana, Gitlab, Build Management, Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Terraform, Artifactory - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/ffed0e09-8085-4bee-ada3-d591cace208e ## About the Role * 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 ## Description 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. 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