GitHub Architect

Hi,

Please review the below JD:

Role: GiitHub Architect

Location: Atlanta GA Onsite

The opportunity:

· Enterprise Architecture & Platform Strategy

· Define and enforce governance models, policy frameworks, and operating standards.

· Establish and maintain GHAS (GitHub Advanced Security) baselines and secure-by-default templates.

· Design organization-wide branch protection, CODEOWNERS, and repository compliance strategies. DevSecOps & CI/CD Architecture

· Architect and standardize CI/CD frameworks and migration strategies from legacy tools to GitHub Actions.

· Design secure, reusable pipeline templates and shared runners strategy (GitHub-hosted and self-hosted).

· Define environment promotion models, artifact versioning, and release governance patterns. Operational Excellence & Scalability

· Design repository scalability and performance standards, including Git LFS architecture and monorepo/multirepo strategies.

This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.

What you need:

· Deep hands-on experience with GitHub Enterprise administration and architecture.

· Strong expertise in DevSecOps practices, pipeline security, and secure SDLC.

· Proven experience designing enterprise-grade CI/CD frameworks.

· Strong knowledge of identity and access management, SSO/SCIM integrations, and RBAC models.

· Experience with audit, compliance, and governance in regulated enterprise environments.

· Preferred Certifications

· GitHub Administration / GitHub Advanced Security certifications

· Cloud Architect certifications (Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Solutions Architect)

· DevSecOps / Kubernetes / Terraform certifications (nice to have)

· Key Competencies

· Strategic thinking with hands-on technical execution capability.

· Excellent communication, architecture documentation, and executive presentation skills.

· Strong problem-solving mindset and ability to influence cross-functional teams.

· Proven ability to operate in large-scale, complex enterprise environments.