GitHub Administrator

Role: GitHub Administrator

Location: Houston, Texas

Duration: Contract

Preferred Qualifications

• GitHub Certified Professional certification
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible)
• Background in the oil & gas or energy industry
• Experience with enterprise identity management systems
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Position Overview

The GitHub Administrator will be responsible for managing and maintaining GitHub Enterprise environment, ensuring secure, efficient, and compliant software development practices across the organization. This role combines technical expertise with administrative oversight to support development teams and maintain enterprise-grade version control infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Platform Administration

• Administer and maintain GitHub Enterprise Cloud environment
• Manage user accounts, teams, organizations, and access permissions following least-privilege principles
• Monitor system health, performance metrics, and storage capacity
• Implement and maintain backup and disaster recovery procedures

Security & Compliance

• Enforce security policies including branch protection rules, code scanning, and secret detection
• Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Ensure compliance with corporate security standards and regulatory requirements
• Investigate and respond to security incidents related to code repositories
• Implement and enforce data loss prevention measures

Access Management & Governance

• Design and implement repository governance frameworks and naming conventions
• Manage repository access controls and approval workflows
• Oversee third-party integrations and OAuth applications
• Maintain documentation of administrative procedures and best practices
• Conduct periodic access reviews and remove unnecessary permissions

Support & Training

• Provide technical support to development teams for Git and GitHub-related issues
• Develop and deliver training materials on GitHub best practices
• Create and maintain internal documentation and knowledge base articles
• Collaborate with DevOps teams on CI/CD pipeline integrations
• Serve as liaison between development teams and GitHub support

Automation & Optimization

• Develop automation scripts for routine administrative tasks
• Implement GitHub Actions workflows for administrative processes
• Create custom integrations using GitHub APIs
• Optimize repository structures and workflows for efficiency
• Monitor and report on usage metrics and adoption trends

Required Qualifications

Technical Skills

• 3+ years of experience with Git version control and GitHub platform
• Strong understanding of GitHub Enterprise architecture and administration
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation
• Programming languages (C#, Typescript)
• Web Programming knowledge (Angular, React)
• Experience with REST APIs and webhook integrations
• Knowledge of authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth, LDAP)
• Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and tools (GitHub Actions, DevOps, etc.)

Professional Experience

• Previous experience in a platform or systems administration role
• Experience managing enterprise-scale version control systems
• Background supporting software development teams
• Understanding of software development lifecycle and DevOps practices

Security & Compliance

• Strong understanding of information security principles
• Experience implementing security controls and compliance frameworks
• Knowledge of secure coding practices and code review processes
• Familiarity with industry security standards (SOC 2, ISO 27001, etc.)

Soft Skills

• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Ability to communicate to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Customer service orientation with focus on developer experience
• Documentation skills and attention to detail