Github Enterprise Admin

This position is on-site/hybrid in Phoenix, Arizona. A qualified applicant must be local to this area or be open to relocation.

*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*

Practice - CIS - Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security Services

About Cloud Infrastructure & Security Services: Cognizant's Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security Services Practice (CIS), is all about embracing digital transformation by driving core modernization holistically across layers. We help customers transform infrastructure and workplace to meet the rapidly evolving needs of the digital era. Our holistic approach delivers key results for our customers by achieving cloud driven modernization and workplace and operational transformation to run the business in a secure environment.

Job Summary

We are looking for a Github Enterprise Admin with 6+ years of experience in GHES administration with deep expertise in GitHub Actions self-hosted runners and microservices architecture. Strong scripting API integration and automation skills (GitHub REST/GraphQL APIs GitHub CLI Terraform Ansible Kubernetes).Experience with GHES upgrade planning disaster recovery replication and internal service optimizations. Cloud expertise (GH Cloud GCP) containerization (Docker Kubernetes) and DevOps security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Must have experience working with builds and deployments of various programing languages like Java NodeJS Python. Nice to have experience with dot Net &Go source code.
• Must have experience with GitHub Actions and GitHub Enterprise Administration.
• Experience working with Self-hosted runners on GitHub Enterprise
• Must have experience with creation of GitHub Apps at the enterprise
• Must have experience working with enterprise standard GitHub workflows & Re-usable workflows
• Programming Proficiency: Strong programming skills in languages such as Python or Java for automation tasks using any language
• Experience working with GitHub Advance Security Tooling (GHAS)
• Demonstrable knowledge of the enterprise Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) including domain knowledge in one or more of the following Source Control Management (SCM) including Git & GitHub workflows and the value of DevOps & DevSecOps
• Experience with DevOps tools (e.g. GitHub Actions Jenkins) for continuous integration and deployment practices.
• Manage and maintain GitHub Actions including self-hosted runners autoscaling secure execution environments and workflow orchestration.
• Proficiency in managing Kubernetes clusters using tools such as kubectl Rancher & Helm.
• Administer maintain and monitor the Kubernetes clusters and hardware infrastructure
• Design and manage the Kubernetes cluster layout resources and storage
• Monitor and optimize Kubernetes resources such as pods nodes and namespaces.

Qualifications:

• Overall 6+ years of experience in GHES administration, with deep expertise in GitHub Actions, self-hosted runners, and microservices architecture.
• Strong scripting, API integration, and automation skills (GitHub REST/GraphQL APIs, GitHub CLI, Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes).
• Experience with GHES upgrade planning, disaster recovery, replication, and internal service optimizations.
• Cloud expertise (GH Cloud, GCP), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and DevOps security best practices.

Certifications Required

Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) AWS Certified Solutions Architect

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applications will be accepted until July 13th, 2025.

The annual salary for this position is between $49,001 - $107,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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