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Senior DevOps Engineer(Jira Platform)

Washington, DC, US • Posted 11 hours ago • Updated 9 hours ago

Full Time

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Skills

Pivotal
System Integration
Computer Science
Information Systems
RESTful
Information Security
Python
Windows PowerShell
JavaScript
Kanban
SAFE
DevSecOps
Migration
Scheme
FISMA
Sarbanes-Oxley
FedRAMP
Confluence
Bitbucket
Project Management
Workflow
Management
ServiceNow
Middleware
Scripting
Scalability
Microsoft Azure
DevOps
GitLab
Atlassian
Cloud Computing
SaaS
JIRA
Mentorship
Scrum
Reporting
Analytics
Agile
Apache Velocity
Cyber Security
Regulatory Compliance
Technical Writing
Collaboration
Procurement
Optimization
Budget

Summary

Project Description :

The DevOps Engineer (Jira Platform Engineer) will serve as the technical owner of a Jira SaaS instance in a government cloud environment, responsible for administering, configuring, and integrating the application within an enterprise technology ecosystem. This position plays a pivotal role in consolidating collaborative planning tools - transitioning from Azure DevOps (on-prem) and GitLab (on-prem) to Jira - while enabling and scaling Agile practices across the organization.

The ideal candidate is both technically proficient and strategically minded, with a strong understanding of Agile methodologies, DevSecOps workflows, and enterprise system integration.

ship is required for this position.

Qualification Requirements :

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
3+ years of hands-on experience administering and/or engineering Jira (self-hosted or SaaS)
Proven hands-on experience developing custom integrations with enterprise platforms, especially GitLab and ServiceNow
Proficiency in scripting (Python, PowerShell, or JavaScript) and REST API integration
Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and DevSecOps principles
Experience in enterprise migrations from Azure DevOps or similar tools to Jira
Familiarity with the Atlassian ecosystem (Confluence, Bitbucket, Atlassian Government Cloud) and marketplace apps (preferred)
Experience working in a DevSecOps or Platform Engineering environment (preferred)
Experience with information security and compliance standards including FISMA, SOX, FedRAMP (preferred)
Federal government experience (preferred)
Atlassian Certified Professional (ACP-620, ACP-120, or equivalent) preferred

Skills Requirements :

Jira SaaS administration, configuration & optimization
Custom workflows, issue types, screens, fields & automation rules
REST APIs, webhooks, middleware & scripting (Python, PowerShell, JavaScript)
Enterprise system integrations (GitLab, ServiceNow, Okta)
Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) & DevSecOps principles
Azure DevOps & GitLab migration to Jira Atlassian Government Cloud (AGC)
Agile metrics & reporting (velocity, burndown, cycle time)
User permissions, group roles & security scheme management
FISMA, SOX & FedRAMP compliance standards
Atlassian ecosystem (Confluence, Bitbucket, Atlassian Government Cloud)
License utilization monitoring & subscription management
Technical documentation & best practices development

Responsibilities :

Administer, configure, and optimize Jira SaaS to meet enterprise project management and Agile delivery needs
Design and maintain custom workflows, issue types, screens, fields, and automation rules aligned with organizational Agile frameworks
Manage user permissions, group roles, and security schemes to ensure governance and compliance
Monitor Jira license utilization, user growth, and application usage to ensure efficient use of subscriptions
Design, implement, and maintain integrations between Jira and enterprise systems such as GitLab, ServiceNow, and Okta using REST APIs, webhooks, middleware, and scripting
Automate data synchronization across platforms to support end-to-end traceability from planning to release
Troubleshoot and optimize integration pipelines to ensure performance, security, and scalability
Lead and support consolidation of collaborative planning tools, transitioning from Azure DevOps (on-prem) and GitLab (on-prem) to Jira Atlassian Government Cloud (AGC) SaaS
Partner with the Agile Transformation Office to translate Agile practices into effective Jira configurations and usage patterns
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and teams on best-practice tool utilization
Support reporting and analytics initiatives, ensuring reliable Agile metrics (velocity, burndown, cycle time)
Partner with infrastructure and cybersecurity teams to align integrations with enterprise security and compliance standards
Develop and maintain technical documentation, standards, and best practices
Collaborate with procurement teams to support license renewal, optimization, and budget decisions

Job ID : 1570

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Dice Id: 10301578
Position Id: 1570
Posted 11 hours ago

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