What are the responsibilities and job description for the GitHub Administrator position at Vector Consulting, Inc?
Our government client is seeking an experienced GitHub Administrator on a hybrid 6 months renewable contract opportunity in Austin, TX.
Role: GitHub Administrator
Job Description:
Understands business objectives and problems, identifies alternative solutions, performs studies and cost/benefit analysis of alternatives. Analyzes user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate processing or to improve existing computer system: Confers with personnel of organizational units involved to analyze current operational procedures, identify problems, and learn specific input and output requirements, such as forms of data input, how data is to be; summarized, and formats for reports. Writes detailed description of user needs, program functions, and steps required to develop or modify computer program. Reviews computer system capabilities, specifications, and scheduling limitations to determine if requested program or program change is possible within existing system.
GitHub Administrator will be responsible for governance, security, compliance, and automation of the GitHub Enterprise platform. Ensure DevSecOps enablement, audit readiness, and standardized CI/CD practices across the enterprise software development lifecycle.
II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
| Minimum Requirements: Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity. | ||
| Years | Required/Preferred | Experience |
| 8 | Required | experience in Git-based version control administration |
| 8 | Required | Hands-on experience managing GitHub Enterprise (Cloud or Server) organizations |
| 8 | Required | Expertise in RBAC, SAML/SSO, and branch protection strategies |
| 8 | Required | Proficiency in GitHub Actions and YAML-based workflow automation |
| 8 | Required | Experience integrating CI/CD pipelines with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) |
| 8 | Required | Experience with audit logging, compliance reporting, and access reviews |
| 8 | Required | Proficiency in scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation |
| 8 | Required | Experience implementing DevSecOps practices within CI/CD pipelines |
| 8 | Required | Experience with GitHub Advanced Security (CodeQL, Secret Scanning) |
| 4 | Preferred | Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep) |
| 4 | Preferred | Knowledge of policy-as-code implementations |
| 4 | Preferred | Ability to document governance standards and developer guides |
| 4 | Preferred | Experience leading technical enablement sessions |
Vector Consulting, Inc., (Headquartered in Atlanta) is an IT Talent Acquisition Solutions firm committed to delivering results. Since our founding in 1990, we have been partnering with our customers, understanding their business, and developing solutions with a commitment to quality, reliability and value. Our continuing growth has been and continues to be built around successful relationships that are based on our organization''s operating philosophy and commitment to ** People, Partnerships, Purpose and Performance - THE VECTOR WAY
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