Cloud Engineer - GitLab Administrator

ARS is seeking a mid to senior-level Cloud Engineer GitLab Administrator to support our DevSecOps platform in a secure DoD environment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience administering GitLab (or Artifactory), supporting CI/CD pipelines, maintaining secure development environments, and collaborating with engineering teams to enable efficient, compliant software delivery. This position requires a US citizen with a Secret clearance and a Security+ certification., * Platform Development & Integration

• Administer, configure, and maintain GitLab Enterprise (or Artifactory) environments.
• Manage user access, permissions, group structure, and SSO/SAML integrations.
• Maintain CI/CD pipelines, runners, and integrations with cloud services (Azure preferred).
• Apply security best practices, perform audits, hardening, and support RMF/ATO documentation.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and plan for scaling and upgrades.
• Implement and manage backup/restore, failover, and disaster-recovery processes.
• Integrate security scanning tools (SAST, DAST, container scanning) into CI/CD workflows.
• Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and cybersecurity teams to support DevSecOps adoption.
• Provide Tier 2/3 support for development teams using GitLab or Artifactory.
• Other duties as assigned

• Must be a US citizen
• Active Secret clearance
• Active Security+ certification (DoD 8140 compliant).
• 3-7+ years administering GitLab, Artifactory, or similar DevSecOps platforms.
• Experience managing CI/CD pipelines and GitLab runners.
• Experience working in DoD or government contracting environments.
• Familiarity with Azure cloud services; AWS acceptable.
• Strong Linux administration (RHEL/Ubuntu).
• Experience with scripting (Bash, Python, or PowerShell).
• Knowledge of secure development practices and STIG compliance requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field OR equivalent experience demonstrating the required technical competencies., * Experience with GitLab Enterprise Self-Managed.
• Experience administering Artifactory or Nexus repositories.
• Experience integrating code-quality, vulnerability, and container-scanning tools.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes or container orchestration.
• Knowledge of RMF processes and supporting ATO packages.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible).
• Relevant cloud or DevOps certifications (Azure Administrator, GitLab, CKA, etc.).

All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.