GitHub Administrator :: Houston, TX (Hybrid0

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

Technical Skills

• Strong 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.)