Systems Engineer II

Job Description

Job DescriptionSummary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and security-focused GitHub Administrator to manage and optimize our GitHub environment across the organization. This role will own repository governance, access controls, automation, compliance enforcement, and developer enablement within GitHub. The ideal candidate combines strong Git expertise, security best practices, and a passion for improving developer workflows.

Responsibilities

GitHub Administration & Governance
• Manage organization settings, repositories, teams, and permissions within GitHub Enterprise/Cloud
• Design and maintain branching strategies and repository standards
• Implement and enforce access control policies (RBAC)
• Manage repository lifecycle (creation, archiving, deletion)

Security & Compliance

• Configure and monitor GitHub security features (Dependabot, secret scanning, code scanning)
• Enforce branch protection rules and required reviews
• Implement SSO, SCIM provisioning, and integration with identity providers
• Participate in periodic access audits and compliance reporting
• Ensure adherence to internal security and regulatory standards

Developer Enablement & Support

• Provide guidance on Git workflows and best practices
• Create documentation and training materials
• Support developers with repository and workflow issues
• Drive improvements to developer productivity

Monitoring & Reporting

• Track repository usage, workflow performance, and security metrics
• Generate reports on code quality, vulnerabilities, and activity trends

Requirements

Required Qualifications
• 3+ years experience administering GitHub (Enterprise Cloud or Server)
• Strong understanding of Git version control principles
• Experience with GitHub Actions and CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with SSO, SCIM, and identity management integrations
• Knowledge of secure coding and DevSecOps practices
• Experience with scripting (PowerShell, Bash, or Python)
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in regulated environments (SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, etc.)
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
• API integration experience using GitHub REST or GraphQL APIs
• Background in DevOps or platform engineering
• GitHub certifications (e.g., GitHub Admin, GitHub Actions)

Skills

• Github EMU Administrator
• Automation Scripting
• REST API