Job Title: GitHub Enterprise Platform Engineer
Location: Remote - Washington DC
Duration: 12+ Months
Role is remote but may require 1 visit a quarter to client location at Washington DC.
Key Responsibilities:
Administer GitHub Enterprise Cloud (EMU) or Server, including organizations, teams, SAML/SCIM SSO, and enterprise governance.
Configure repository policies, branch protections, CODEOWNERS, templates, and policy-as-code using Terraform or GitHub APIs.
Deploy and manage GitHub Actions, self-hosted runners (ARC/ Kubernetes), reusable workflows, OIDC authentication, and deployment protection rules.
Administer GitHub Advanced Security (CodeQL, Dependabot, Secret Scanning), create custom CodeQL queries, and enforce security gates.
Develop automation using GitHub REST/GraphQL APIs, GitHub CLI, GitHub Apps, and webhooks.
Integrate GitHub with Jira, ServiceNow, Slack/Teams, artifact repositories, and observability platforms.
Lead migrations from GitLab, Bitbucket, Azure DevOps, or Jenkins to GitHub using GitHub Enterprise Importer.
Implement GitHub Copilot governance, developer self-service platforms, and reporting for DORA metrics, Actions usage, and security posture.
Required Skills:
5+ years of DevOps experience with 3+ years of hands-on GitHub Enterprise Administration.
Expertise in GitHub Actions, GitHub Enterprise Cloud/Server, GitHub Advanced Security, Terraform, Kubernetes, CI/CD, GitHub APIs, and GitHub CLI.
Experience with Jenkins migration, identity providers (Entra ID/Okta), and GitHub billing/usage governance.
About IDEXCEL, INC
Idexcel is an IT services organization, with a mission to bring great people and great organizations together. Our diverse client base represents a wide range of industries, including technology, telecom, insurance, healthcare, manufacturing, banking & financial services, food & commodities trading and federal organizations. Our teams of experienced recruiters directly work with client companies seeking exceptional people to help with their business initiatives. Idexcel, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin or any other characteristic protected undeAr federal, state, or applicable local law.
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