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Koniag Management Solutions, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking an GitLab Solutions Architect to support KMS and our government customer. This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Trust. This is a remote opportunity.
We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.
Koniag Management Solutions is seeking an experienced GitLab Solutions Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of GitLab solutions for our organization and clients. This role requires a strategic thinker with deep technical expertise in GitLab's complete DevOps platform who can translate business requirements into effective technical solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with GitLab's CI/CD capabilities, security features, and enterprise-level implementations, with the ability to architect complete DevOps workflows.
Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:
The GitLab Solutions Architect will serve as the technical authority on GitLab implementations, providing expert guidance on architecture design, best practices, and strategic implementations. This role will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable, secure, and efficient GitLab solutions that meet business objectives and technical requirements. Principal responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Education and Experience:
Required Skills and Competencies:
Desired Skills and Competencies:
Security Requirement:
Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.
The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations.
Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com .
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352
We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.
Koniag Management Solutions is seeking an experienced GitLab Solutions Architect to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of GitLab solutions for our organization and clients. This role requires a strategic thinker with deep technical expertise in GitLab's complete DevOps platform who can translate business requirements into effective technical solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with GitLab's CI/CD capabilities, security features, and enterprise-level implementations, with the ability to architect complete DevOps workflows.
Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:
The GitLab Solutions Architect will serve as the technical authority on GitLab implementations, providing expert guidance on architecture design, best practices, and strategic implementations. This role will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable, secure, and efficient GitLab solutions that meet business objectives and technical requirements. Principal responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Design and architect comprehensive GitLab solutions that address business needs while adhering to best practices
- Create technical architecture documentation, including diagrams, workflows, and implementation plans
- Develop GitLab implementation strategies including installation, configuration, and integration with other systems
- Guide teams on optimizing GitLab CI/CD pipelines for efficiency, security, and compliance
- Provide expert consultation on GitLab's capabilities across the entire DevOps lifecycle (Plan, Create, Verify, Package, Release, Configure, Monitor)
- Conduct technical assessments of existing GitLab implementations and provide recommendations for improvements
- Design scalable GitLab infrastructure solutions for enterprise environments
- Architect security controls and compliance measures within GitLab implementations
- Create migration strategies for moving to GitLab from other DevOps tools
- Develop custom solutions leveraging GitLab APIs and integration capabilities
- Lead proof-of-concept implementations and technical demonstrations
- Collaborate with DevOps teams to implement GitLab best practices
- Stay current with GitLab product updates and new features to continually enhance solutions
- Provide technical mentorship and knowledge transfer to development and operations teams
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of experience in DevOps, software development, or systems engineering
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with GitLab, including CI/CD, security features, and administration
- Experience designing and implementing enterprise-level GitLab solutions
- Track record of successful technical architecture design and implementation
Required Skills and Competencies:
- Expert knowledge of GitLab's complete DevOps platform and its components
- Deep understanding of GitLab CI/CD capabilities, including advanced pipeline configurations
- Strong experience with GitLab administration, including installation, configuration, and maintenance
- Knowledge of GitLab security features (SAST, DAST, container scanning, dependency scanning)
- Experience with GitLab's integration capabilities and API
- Proficiency in containerization technologies (Docker) and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes)
- Strong understanding of Infrastructure as Code principles and tools (Terraform, Ansible)
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and GitLab deployment models
- Knowledge of version control best practices and Git workflows
- Understanding of software development lifecycle and modern DevOps practices
- Experience with GitLab Runners configuration and optimization
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues
- Excellent communication skills to translate technical concepts to various audiences
- Experience creating technical documentation and architecture diagrams
- Understanding of enterprise security requirements and compliance frameworks
Desired Skills and Competencies:
- GitLab certifications or recognized expertise
- Experience with large-scale GitLab enterprise implementations
- Understanding of value stream management concepts
- Experience with database configuration and optimization for GitLab
- Knowledge of advanced monitoring and observability solutions
- Experience migrating from other CI/CD tools to GitLab
- Understanding of regulatory compliance requirements (NIST, FedRAMP, etc.)
- Experience with implementing custom GitLab integrations
- Knowledge of automated testing frameworks and integration with GitLab
- Experience with high availability and disaster recovery planning for GitLab
- Background in performance optimization for large-scale GitLab deployments
- Experience mentoring teams on GitLab best practices
- Familiarity with software composition analysis and supply chain security
Security Requirement:
- Ability to obtain a Public Trust
Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.
The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations.
Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com .
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352
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