Cloud Engineer - GitLab Administrator

Applied Research Solutions is hiring a Cloud Engineer - GitLab Administrator to support its DevSecOps platform in a secure DoD environment. The role administers GitLab or Artifactory, maintains CI/CD and secure development environments, and collaborates with engineering teams to support compliant software delivery.

Responsibilities:

• 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

Requirements:

• This position requires a US citizen with a Secret clearance and a Security+ certification
• 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.)