Senior IT Infrastructure Manager

Job Description :

• Assess the current infrastructure and determine requirements for implementing GitLab.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to understand Enterprise Architecture and Security standards, providing designs and implementations based on those.
• Install, configure, and manage GitLab on servers.
• Leverage Configuration Management and Infrastructure as Code tools to set up required infrastructure.
• Integrate GitLab with existing tools and services used by the corporation.
• Configure security settings and access controls for GitLab.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD and Azure DevOps.
• Provide training and support to team members and engineers on using GitLab effectively. Assist with developing training materials.
• Monitor and troubleshoot issues with GitLab infrastructure.
• Implement best practices for version control, code review, and collaboration using GitLab.
• Work closely with development teams to ensure successful adoption of GitLab.
• Develop and maintain documentation for GitLab setup and usage within the enterprise.
• Recommend best practices around Microsoft Azure, GitLab, and assist with ad-hoc Azure DevOps queries.
• Implement scripts and routines to automate mundane and error-prone tasks.
• Provision container workloads using Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm charts.
• Manage Windows and Linux instances as required.
• Perform troubleshooting of infrastructure issues.
• Collaborate with the team to tackle tasks based on priority and requirements.
• Enable advanced security features such as DAST and API Fuzzing.
• Create security and compliance policies on GitLab reflecting departmental policies.
• Configure backups and create disaster recovery plans for the GitLab platform.
• Implement Single Sign On authentication and configure email delivery capabilities.
• Migrate data from previous GitLab Self-Managed instance to the new one.
• Implement deployment pipelines with incremental delivery capabilities.
• Install advanced search capabilities on GitLab.
• Set up monitoring and alerting for the GitLab platform.
• Perform security hardening of the GitLab instance based on best practices.
• Configure data retention policies for GitLab.
• Create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) regarding OS and GitLab instance patching.
• Contribute to deployment operations ensuring artefacts have been deployed successfully and all required documentation has been vetted and stored.
• Set up encryption of databases and software artefacts.
• Create webhooks which perform administrative tasks on the platform.
• Set up the required GitLab Runner infrastructure and automated scaling.
• Participate in DevOps initiatives within the organization.

To be considered for this position, you must possess a combination of technical skills and experience in managing complex systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and working in an Agile environment.

• Strong knowledge of GitLab and its features.
• Experience with configuration management and infrastructure as code tools.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or Bash.
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm charts.
• Understanding of cloud computing and Azure services.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

This role offers a competitive compensation package, including health insurance, retirement savings plan, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

As a Senior GitLab Admin, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to the success of our organization. We are committed to fostering a culture of innovation, teamwork, and continuous learning.