Platform System Specialist (GitHub Admin)

Job Description – Platform System Specialist (GitHub Admin) Job Location: Remote Duration: 1 year+ GitHub Platform Administration Administer and manage enterprise GitHub environments, repositories, organizations, teams, and access controls. Configure and maintain GitHub Enterprise governance standards, branch protection rules, repository policies, and environment security settings. Manage GitHub Environments, pull request approvals, status checks, and deployment workflows. Support onboarding and enablement of development teams onto GitHub platforms. GitHub Advanced Security & Compliance Implement and manage GitHub Advanced Security (GHAS) capabilities including: Code scanning Secret scanning Dependency scanning Security alerts and remediation workflows Conduct security reviews and vulnerability analysis using Fortify and GitHub security tools. Monitor GitHub Audit Logs and integrate security events with Splunk and Azure Monitor. Ensure compliance with enterprise governance, audit, and regulatory requirements. Monitoring & Reporting Develop dashboards and operational reports for: Deployment frequency Change tracking Vulnerability remediation Repository activity Compliance metrics Create GitHub Insights and reporting solutions for leadership and engineering teams. Monitor platform reliability, workflow performance, and operational health. API & Platform Integration Integrate GitHub platforms with Azure DevOps, ServiceNow, monitoring tools, and enterprise applications. Automate work item synchronization, audit tracking, and deployment traceability. Support API integrations and platform modernization initiatives. Collaboration & Support Work closely with DevOps, engineering, security, infrastructure, and compliance teams to support enterprise delivery initiatives. Troubleshoot GitHub workflow issues, deployment failures, and access-related incidents. Provide guidance, documentation, and best practices for GitHub usage across teams. Support Agile/Scrum delivery processes and continuous improvement initiatives. Required Skills & Qualifications Technical Skills Strong hands-on experience with: GitHub Enterprise Administration GitHub Actions GitHub Advanced Security (GHAS) Azure DevOps Branch protection and repository governance REST APIs and integrations Splunk / Azure Monitor Fortify Originally posted on Himalayas