GitHub System Administrator

ICF • Reston, VA

1d • $81,499 - $138,549 • Remote

About The Position

Join ICF’s IT Modernization Team — Where Innovation Meets Impact
Our IT Modernization division is seeking a skilled GitHub System Administrator to support enterprise software delivery and DevOps transformation initiatives. In this role, you will administer, configure, and optimize GitHub as a mission-critical platform, enabling teams to collaborate efficiently, maintain code quality, and deliver secure, scalable solutions.
This position plays a key role in supporting federal or enterprise environments by ensuring GitHub is properly governed, integrated, and aligned with organizational standards for security, compliance, and performance.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience administering GitHub (Enterprise Cloud or Server).
• Strong understanding of Git version control concepts (branching, merging, pull requests).
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with GitHub Actions and CI/CD workflows.
• 3+ years of experience managing user access, permissions, and repository governance.
• Familiarity with REST APIs and integration troubleshooting.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance (for federal environments).
• U.S. Citizenship required

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field
• 3+ years of experience with GitHub Enterprise administration.
• Knowledge of security tools integrated with GitHub (e.g., Snyk, CodeQL).
• Understanding of compliance frameworks (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST).
• 3+ years of experience supporting cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• 1+ years of prior experience in federal or public sector environments.
• Ability to support multiple release cycles and deployment pipelines.
• GitHub Certified Administrator or GitHub Actions Certification
• AWS / Azure DevOps certifications
• Security certifications (e.g., Security+, CISSP)

Responsibilities

• Administer GitHub organizations, repositories, and teams.
• Configure repository settings, branch protection rules, and access controls.
• Manage user roles, permissions, and team structures following least-privilege principles.
• Establish and enforce governance standards for repository naming, structure, and usage.
• Configure GitHub Projects, Issues, Discussions, and Wikis for collaboration.
• Design, implement, and maintain GitHub Actions workflows for CI/CD pipelines.
• Automate routine tasks such as issue triaging, labeling, and notifications.
• Optimize workflows for performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Integrate GitHub with external CI/CD tools where applicable.
• Configure and manage integrations with third-party tools (e.g., CI/CD platforms, security scanners, etc.)
• Manage GitHub Apps, OAuth Apps, and webhooks.
• Troubleshoot API-related issues and ensure secure connectivity with external systems.
• Maintain and rotate API tokens, secrets, and credentials securely.
• Implement and monitor security best practices, including branch protection rules, secret scanning, dependabot alerts, code scanning (SAST), etc.
• Conduct access reviews and ensure compliance with organizational and federal security requirements.
• Manage audit logs and support compliance reporting.
• Enforce policies for secure coding and repository usage.
• Support release management processes, including tagging, versioning, and release notes.
• Coordinate deployments across environments in collaboration with DevOps and engineering teams.
• Maintain consistency across development, staging, and production repositories.
• Support rollback strategies and incident recovery.
• Oversee repository lifecycle management (creation, archival, deletion).
• Manage large file storage (Git LFS) and repository performance optimization.
• Support data migration between repositories or from other version control systems.
• Ensure backup and recovery strategies are in place.
• Diagnose and resolve issues related to repositories, permissions, workflows, and integrations.
• Provide Tier 2/Tier 3 support for GitHub-related incidents.
• Collaborate with developers and DevOps teams to resolve build and deployment issues.
• Support QA and testing workflows integrated with GitHub.
• Work closely with developers, business analysts, DevOps engineers, and security teams.
• Document system configurations, workflows, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members on GitHub best practices.
• Deliver training sessions and onboarding support for new GitHub users.

Benefits

• ICF offers a competitive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: comprehensive health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401k matching, paid holidays, and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level