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Senior Platform Engineer - GitLab Cloud Migration LeadAbout the ProjectThis is a strategic initiative to modernize our build and deploy infrastructure by migrating from on-premises GitLab to GitLab Cloud. The role involves complex, interdependent infrastructure challenges spanning CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes orchestration, web application performance optimization, and observability implementation. You'll work on systems that require both technical depth and collaborative problem-solving skills.Key Responsibilities- Lead and architect the complete migration strategy for GitLab and Helm infrastructure from on-premises to GitLab Cloud - Design and implement robust CI/CD pipeline architectures optimized for GitLab Cloud execution - Establish GitLab Runner infrastructure with autoscaling capabilities and cost optimization - Architect and maintain Kubernetes cluster management using Rancher - Design and optimize web application infrastructure including:HTTP/HTTPS protocols, load balancers, and reverse proxiesSQL database performance tuning and high availability configurationsWAF implementation and security policies (Fastly or equivalent)Caching strategies using CDN providers (Fastly preferred)- Drive comprehensive observability strategy using Loki & Grafana for metrics, logs, and distributed tracing - Implement security best practices including WAF rules, DDoS protection, and access controls - Establish infrastructure as code practices and disaster recovery procedures - Conduct capacity planning and performance optimization for build/deploy infrastructure and application layerRequired Skills- 4-5+ years of experience in DevOps, Platform Engineering, or Site Reliability Engineering - Expert-level Linux systems administration and troubleshooting with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and/or SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES)Advanced knowledge of systemd, SELinux/AppArmorPerformance tuning and kernel parameter optimizationStorage management (LVM, filesystems)Network configuration and troubleshooting- Deep expertise in GitLab administration including:GitLab migration tools and proceduresGitLab API for automationRunner configuration and optimizationGitLab Cloud (SaaS) architecture and limitations- Advanced Kubernetes knowledge with production experience managing multiple clusters - Production experience with Rancher for Kubernetes orchestration and management - Comprehensive web application infrastructure expertise:Deep understanding of HTTP/HTTPS protocols, TLS/SSL, and web securityAdvanced SQL database administration (MySQL, PostgreSQL) including replication, backup/recoveryWAF configuration and management (Fastly WAF experience highly preferred)Caching provider expertise (Fastly, Cloudflare, or Akamai) for performance optimization- Strong proficiency in GoLang, Python, and Bash for building tools and automation - Observability expertise with Loki & Grafana:Log aggregation and analysis with LokiDashboard creation and alerting with GrafanaMetrics collection and visualization- Extensive AWS administration experience including:Compute: EC2, EKS, Auto ScalingStorage: S3, EBS, EFSDatabase: RDS, AuroraNetwork: VPC, Route53, CloudFront, ALB/NLBSecurity: IAM, Security Groups, KMS, Secrets Manager- Proven track record of successful large-scale cloud migration projectsPrimary Focus Areas- GitLab Cloud Migration - Moving repositories, CI/CD pipelines, Helm charts, and container registries - Build & Deploy Pipelines - Optimizing GitLab CI/CD and Helm deployments for cloud execution - Web Application Infrastructure - Managing HTTP protocols, SQL databases, WAF (Fastly), and caching layers - Kubernetes & Rancher - Container orchestration and cluster management - Observability - Implementing Loki & Grafana for comprehensive monitoring and logging - AWS Administration - Cloud infrastructure management and optimization - Enterprise Linux Management - Red Hat or SUSE Linux systems administrationWork Arrangement- Full-time position - EST working hours required (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST)