Systems Engineer II

Job Title - Systems Engineer II Location - Mountain View, CA 94041 Reporting Type - Onsite Work Timing - Regular Hours Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm Duration- 6 months Visa Requirement - US Citizen or Green Card are only preferred for this role W2 candidates are only preferred Summary 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 & GovernanceManage organization settings, repositories, teams, and permissions within GitHub Enterprise/CloudDesign and maintain branching strategies and repository standardsImplement and enforce access control policies (RBAC)Manage repository lifecycle (creation, archiving, deletion) Security & ComplianceConfigure and monitor GitHub security features (Dependabot, secret scanning, code scanning)Enforce branch protection rules and required reviewsImplement SSO, SCIM provisioning, and integration with identity providersParticipate in periodic access audits and compliance reportingEnsure adherence to internal security and regulatory standards Developer Enablement & SupportProvide guidance on Git workflows and best practicesCreate documentation and training materialsSupport developers with repository and workflow issuesDrive improvements to developer productivity Monitoring & ReportingTrack repository usage, workflow performance, and security metricsGenerate reports on code quality, vulnerabilities, and activity trends Required Qualifications3+ years experience administering GitHub (Enterprise Cloud or Server)Strong understanding of Git version control principlesExperience with GitHub Actions and CI/CD pipelinesFamiliarity with SSO, SCIM, and identity management integrationsKnowledge of secure coding and DevSecOps practicesExperience with scripting (PowerShell, Bash, or Python)Strong troubleshooting and communication skills Preferred QualificationsExperience in regulated environments (SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, etc.)Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)API integration experience using GitHub REST or GraphQL APIsBackground in DevOps or platform engineeringGitHub certifications (e.g., GitHub Admin, GitHub Actions) SkillsGithub EMU AdministratorAutomation ScriptingREST API