Mid-Senior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) - GitLab Expert

About the Role

LightFeather is seeking a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) remote with strong GitLab platform expertise to support and enhance enterprise DevSecOps and collaboration environments. This remote Site Reliability Engineer role is perfect for someone who thrives at the intersection of reliability engineering and platform enablement—ensuring that GitLab, Jira, Confluence, and related infrastructure are optimized, secure, and delivering measurable value to mission objectives.

What You'll Do

• Administer and optimize GitLab, Jira, and Confluence, 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 (K8s, EKS, Helm), 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, FedRAMP).
• Support cloud environments across AWS, Azure, or GCP, with a focus on scalable, reliable infrastructure.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice to Have

• 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.

What We Offer

• Fully remote work environment.
• Opportunity to work with a dedicated team focused on meaningful impact.
• Variety and fulfillment in your work.
• Commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.