Github Administrator

We are looking for an experienced Github Administrator that can help guide us through the transition as we dramatically scale up our userbase and repository count with migrations from other platforms. This role involves hands-on responsibility for scaling access, maintaining standards, and supporting large-scale repository migrations. You'll be instrumental in establishing how we use core GitHub features-like Actions, Copilot, and Advanced Security-across the company.
Key Responsibilities:

• Set meaningful Github management patterns to minimize active management
• Support the import of several hundred repositories from GitLab and Azure DevOps
• Manage user access, permissions, and team structures with precision
• Help set standards for GitHub Actions usage, including runner management and workflow controls
• Support GitHub Copilot adoption through policy, onboarding, and monitoring
• Configure and maintain GitHub Advanced Security (secret scanning, code scanning, Dependabot alerts)
• Develop a strategy to handle tokens, secrets, and third-party integrations securely and consistently.
• Collaborate with engineering and security teams to align on best practices
• Manage integration with and understand extensively other involved platforms, like Okta and AWS

Basic Qualifications:

• 2+ years experience administering GitHub Enterprise for large organizations
• Familiarity with GitHub Actions, Advanced Security, API, CLI, and general Git workflows
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and GitOps workflows
• Strong analytical skills with a deliberate and structured approach to solving infrastructure problems
• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail
• Clear communication that effectively reaches cross functional partners

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS in Computer Science or IT, or equivalent years of experience
• Experience with github migrations is a huge plus
• Familiarity with tools like Terraform, Jenkins, CircleCI, or Azure DevOps in conjunction with GitHub
• Pilot or aviation enthusiast

About ForeFlight:
ForeFlight, a Boeing company, is the leading provider of advanced integrated software for the General, Business and Military Aviation markets worldwide. Founded in 2007 and joining the Boeing family in 2019, ForeFlight now offers ForeFlight Mobile EFB and Military Flight Bag for pilots, ForeFlight Dispatch for flight planners, Sentry portable ADS-B receivers, and a range of additional integrated products and capabilities serving the needs of pilots and flight departments around the world. ForeFlight has been recognized with numerous prestigious awards, including the Editors' Choice Award from FLYING Magazine for five separate years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2023, and 2024. In 2023, ForeFlight also earned the FLYING Magazine Innovation Award, followed by the Readers' Choice Award in 2024. Additionally, ForeFlight was honored as the App of the Year by Aviation Consumer in 2011, and BuiltIn 2024 and 2025 best places to work.
Why You Should Join:
At ForeFlight, we know you want a rewarding career. To do that, you need challenging projects, a good work environment, and awesome coworkers. We believe in our employees, and we empower them to make a direct impact on our products and services messaging. We strive to provide ForeFlighters and their loved ones with a world-class benefits experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Our benefits package includes but not limited to the following:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance with Employer paid health premiums
• Open PTO Policy
• 401(k) with up to 10% company matching and immediate vesting
• 12 Weeks Paid Maternity Leave
• 4 Weeks Paid Paternity Leave
• Flight Training Rewards
• Tuition Stipend

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Summary Pay Range: $90-130,000.
This position is currently part of Boeing but is planned to transition to an independent company owned by Thoma Bravo, as part of a pending divestiture of the Digital Aviation Solutions organization. If you are selected for this role, your employment may initially be with Boeing (dependent on start date). Subject to final regulatory approvals and closing conditions, your employment may transfer to the divested business owned by Thoma Bravo at close. Additional details about this transition will be shared as they become available. By applying, you acknowledge and understand that this role is part of a transitioning business and may be subject to organizational changes including a new employer.