GitLab Platform Engineer

LightFeather is seeking a GitLab Platform Engineer with strong expertise in GitLab administration and CI/CD to support and enhance enterprise platforms. The ideal candidate proactively drives improvements, implements automation, and advocates for broader GitLab adoption across the organization.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of reliability engineering and platform enablement—ensuring that DevSecOps pipelines, infrastructure, and collaboration platforms are optimized, secure, and delivering measurable value to mission objectives.

• Location: Fully Remote (EST hours)
• Job Type: Full-time
• Citizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizenship Required
• Clearance Requirement: Active Secret Security Clearance or Top Secret Security Clearance

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize GitLab, ensuring reliability, security, and performance.
• Design, implement, and enhance CI/CD pipelines in GitLab with integrated security and compliance checks.
• Develop and maintain automation for build, deployment, monitoring, and platform management.
• Manage infrastructure with Docker, Kubernetes, and Linux server administration.
• Conduct gap analysis and recommend platform enhancements to improve efficiency and user adoption.
• Act as a GitLab ambassador, demonstrating value and encouraging adoption across stakeholders.
• Provide technical consultation on upgrades, features, and integrations to strengthen platform capabilities.
• Ensure compliance with federal security requirements (e.g., NIST 800-53).

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret or Top Secret Security Clearance.
• Strong, hands-on GitLab administration and CI/CD experience.
• 3+ years of experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Proficiency in Linux administration (Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL, etc.).
• Skilled in Bash/Shell and Python for automation.
• Experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes (K8s, EKS, Helm).
• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate technical value.
• Prior federal government experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting enterprise applications or platforms.
• Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience migrating applications from on-premises to cloud environments.
• Proven track record of improving or optimizing platforms such as GitLab, GitHub, Jenkins, or Ansible.

Why Join Lightfeather?

You join a team dedicated to meaningful impact, working on solutions that address mission-critical needs. You experience variety, fulfillment, and the opportunity to work with some of the best in the industry. LightFeather is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected.