Tekaris GmbH

Work Preference Option(s): Hybrid model Work from Office Work from Home The creative mindbehind every project. Put your skills to the testto build solutions that continue to shape the world we live in. About Us We are Ascent! and we help our customers solve problems, elevate, and do existing things better. We are on a mission to help our customers connect data, software, and purpose to create extraordinary outcomes. You could say we are a digital transformation business. We specialize in software product development, analytics, data science, IoT solutions, machine learning, DevOps optimization, and modernization of applications, data, and platforms. We work with incredible clients in all types of industries, such as smart home devices, space exploration, beer manufacturing, finance, ecology, and logistics. We work with some of the sharpest minds in the brightest businesses, and we employ the sharpest minds too! At Ascent, we also believe in fostering a vibrant office community where collaboration thrives and connections flourish. With our hybrid approach, we prioritize hiring individuals who reside in proximity to our offices. Our aim is to cultivate a positive atmosphere and sense of belonging by facilitating easy access to the office. About the role We are seeking a Senior DevOps Consultant - GitHub Specialist (SME/Administrator) to lead the design, management, and optimization of our enterprise GitHub environment. In this role, you will leverage your deep expertise in GitHub Enterprise to drive scalable, secure, and efficient development operations across the organization. You will work closely with engineering teams, security, and leadership stakeholders to establish governance frameworks, implement security controls, and promote best practices that enhance developer productivity and code management. This is a highly technical and collaborative role, ideal for someone who thrives on solving complex infrastructure challenges and shaping enterprise-level DevOps strategy. Skills and qualifications Must-Have Technical Skills Proven experience administering GitHub Enterprise within large-scale or complex organizational environments. Strong knowledge of GitHub governance, including organization and repository structures, access control, and change management processes. Hands-on expertise with GitHub Advanced Security (GHAS) features such as code scanning, secret scanning, and dependency management. Experience with identity and access management solutions, including SSO integration (e.g., Entra ID/Azure AD or equivalent platforms). Solid understanding of DevOps principles and practical experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation workflows. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess current environments, identify gaps, and recommend effective improvements. Good-to-Have Technical Skills Experience in repository migration from legacy source code management systems (e.g., Bitbucket, GitLab, or SVN). Knowledge of repository lifecycle management, including archival, tagging, and categorization strategies. Familiarity with project management and collaboration tools such as the Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence, etc.). Broader exposure to DevSecOps practices or cloud-native environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP). Working at Ascent At Ascent, we promote a healthy work-life balance by offering flexibility in where you work. We also promote well-being and provide access to Well Being Coaches. Your development and learning will be taken seriously, and we'll support your professional development with training and certification, with regular feedback and review. It is a fun, supportive and modern workplace where we really live by our company values of Empathy, Energy and Audacity! Ascent also offers a variety of benefits in each of our countries. Ascent is an equal opportunities employer. We take intentional steps to ensure inclusion and belonging are something real here, not just something we talk about. No person will be treated less favourably because of their gender, pregnancy, and maternity status, marital or civil partnership. If you have any questions contact our Talent Acquisition team on . For more details about life at Ascent, check out our Life Page. Ascent is now an Acuity Knowledge Partner Company. Read here. Our customers. Ascent works with over 170 businesses in the UK, Europe and North America. From global insurance, healthcare and retail to smart home devices, space exploration and cricket - we get to work with some of the sharpest minds in the brightest businesses. Developing an intuitive online tool for exterior landscaping design. Bringing on-demand to the UK's favourite TV listing and review platform. RADIO TIMES Reducing cost, accelerating innovation and attracting new talent in healthcare. PREMIER Taking CX to the next level with AI for 200,000 members. INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS Empowering the evolution of online learning for a leading global platform. LINKEDIN LEARNING Improving health and well-being through data transformation. GSK BOSCH BREWDOG Empowering the actuarial community to solve problems with R. SWISS RE Rebuilding a complex online image editing application for scale. PICMONKEY Enabling data science teams to drive class-leading consumer engagement. HARRODS Sparking financial literacy and empowering young investors. RAIFFEISEN STEIERMARK Introducing formal QA processes, optimising delivery and improving software quality. Democratising data to engage new communities & protect the UK seabed. THE CROWN ESTATE Evolving a global infrastructure team into a proven Centre of Excellence for cloud. BDO Optimising performance & support with 360 insight into the elite Women's game. ENGLAND & WALES CRICKET BOARD Digitalising orders, boosting efficiency and simplifying communication. STRABAG SYNGENTA Enhancing customer service with an intuitive online portal for managing insurance policies and claim processing. GRAWE Creating a seamless UX to simplify skin cancer risk assessments and build user trust. SKINSCREENER Improving experience and making life simpler for home automation customers. HIVE Developing an intuitive online tool for exterior landscaping design. MEYER Bringing on-demand to the UK's favourite TV listing and review platform. RADIO TIMES Reducing cost, accelerating innovation and attracting new talent in healthcare. PREMIER Taking CX to the next level with AI for 200,000 members. INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS Empowering the evolution of online learning for a leading global platform. LINKEDIN LEARNING Improving health and well-being through data transformation. GSK Why join Ascent? Joining Ascent means you'll be involved in delivering exciting technology projects for leading global brands. You'll be part of a growing team of super-talented people who are actively choosing to join us on our journey rather than working in big corporates. Your voice matters at Ascent. We are always keen to hear your opinions and those ideas that come to you at 3am (some of them are definitely as good as they seemed at the time). You'll develop your talent through our internal Academy, providing a wide range of personal development, up-skilling and cross-skilling opportunities. Need to know more? We're here to answer any questions you have about this role or any others featured on the site. If you can't see one that's the perfect fit for you, drop us a note and let us know what we're missing.