Gitlab DevOps Architect

Summary: The GitLab DevOps Architect role involves leading the migration of legacy CI/CD tools to the GitLab ecosystem while designing and implementing secure and scalable CI/CD pipelines. The position requires driving the adoption of GitOps and automation best practices, as well as collaborating with various teams to ensure seamless delivery and compliance. This is a fully remote position with a contract duration of 12+ months. The role is classified as outside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead migrations from legacy CI/CD tools into GitLab ecosystem.
• Design and implement secure, scalable GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
• Drive adoption of GitOps, infrastructure-as-code, and automation best practices.
• Integrate and optimize GitLab for DORA metrics tracking and reporting.
• Guide DevSecOps implementation including SAST, DAST, and container security.
• Collaborate with cloud, security, and engineering teams for seamless delivery.
• Optimize GitLab Runners, Auto DevOps features, and overall pipeline efficiency.
• Ensure alignment with compliance, governance, and audit standards.
• Provide strategic and hands-on support across the DevOps lifecycle.

Key Skills:

• Experience with GitLab CI/CD tools and pipelines.
• Knowledge of GitOps and infrastructure-as-code principles.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices including SAST and DAST.
• Strong collaboration skills with cloud and engineering teams.
• Ability to optimize CI/CD processes and tools.
• Understanding of compliance and governance standards.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT