Overview
On Site
Hybrid
Full Time
Skills
Pivotal
GitHub
Project Management
Workflow
Management
Collaboration
Procurement
Optimization
System Integration
Version Control
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
IT Service Management
Middleware
Cyber Security
Regulatory Compliance
Technical Writing
Mentorship
Reporting
Analytics
Apache Velocity
Computer Science
Information Systems
Hosting
Scripting
Python
Windows PowerShell
JavaScript
RESTful
Agile
Scrum
Kanban
SAFE
Migration
Confluence
Bitbucket
DevSecOps
Information Security
Privacy
Risk Assessment
Sarbanes-Oxley
FedRAMP
Atlassian
Cloud Computing
Microsoft Azure
DevOps
JIRA
SaaS
ServiceNow
GitLab
Job Details
Project Description :
The DevOps Engineer (specifically Jira Platform Engineer) will serve as the technical owner of our Jira SaaS in government cloud, and is responsible for administering, configuring, and integrating the application within our enterprise technology ecosystem. This position plays a pivotal role in consolidating our collaborative planning tools--transitioning from Azure DevOps (on-prem) and Github (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, DevOps workflows, and enterprise system integration. This position is a 5 day per week 0n Site role.Note: There may be possibility that the performance will go beyond 12/31/2026.
Qualification Requirements :
The candidate shall possess the knowledge and the skills set forth as a Senior DevOps Engineer. The candidate shall also demonstrate the following:Jira Administration & Engineering 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 and guidelines. Manage user permissions, group roles, and security schemes to ensure governance andcompliance. Monitor Jira license utilization, user growth, and application usage to ensure efficient use of subscriptions. Collaborate with procurement teams to support renewal, optimization, and budgetdecisions.System Integration & Development Design, implement, and maintain seamless integrations between Jira with other enterprise systems, such as GitLab (source control & CI/CD), and ServiceNow (ITSM), using Okta,REST APIs, webhooks, middleware, and scripting. Automate data synchronization across platforms to support traceability from planning to release. Troubleshoot and optimize integration pipelines to ensure performance, security, andscalability. Partner with infrastructure and cybersecurity teams to align integrations with enterprisesecurity and compliance standards. Develop and maintain technical documentation, standards, and best practices.Agile Enablement Partner with the Agile Transformation Office to translate Agile practices into effectiveJira 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, etc.). Support and enable teams transition from Azure DevOps Boards, Gitlab, Jira (hosted) to JIRA SaaS.U.S. Citizenship is a requirement.
Skills Requirements :
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (orequivalent experience). 3+ years of hands-on experience administering and/or engineering Jira (Self-hosting orSaaS). 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 DevSecOpsprinciples. Experience in enterprise migrations from Azure DevOps or similar tools to Jira.Preferred Familiarity with Atlassian ecosystem (Confluence, Bitbucket) and marketplace apps. Experience working in a DevSecOps or Platform Engineering environment. Experience with information security, privacy, and risk assessment standards includingFISMA, SOX, FedRAMP, etc. is preferred. Federal government experience is preferred. Atlassian Certified Professional (ACP-620, ACP-120, or equivalent) preferred.
Responsibilities :
The Contractor shall deliver, but not limited to, the following: Administering, configuring, and integrating the Jira SaaS for government cloud withinour enterprise technology ecosystem. Consolidating our collaborative planning tools-transitioning from Azure DevOps (onprem) and GitLab (on-prem) to Jira SaaS for government. Building robust, automated, and secure integrations between Jira SaaS for governmentand core enterprise systems (e.g. ServiceNow, GitLab), enabling end-to-end visibilityacross planning, development and operations.
Job ID : 1483
The DevOps Engineer (specifically Jira Platform Engineer) will serve as the technical owner of our Jira SaaS in government cloud, and is responsible for administering, configuring, and integrating the application within our enterprise technology ecosystem. This position plays a pivotal role in consolidating our collaborative planning tools--transitioning from Azure DevOps (on-prem) and Github (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, DevOps workflows, and enterprise system integration. This position is a 5 day per week 0n Site role.Note: There may be possibility that the performance will go beyond 12/31/2026.
Qualification Requirements :
The candidate shall possess the knowledge and the skills set forth as a Senior DevOps Engineer. The candidate shall also demonstrate the following:Jira Administration & Engineering 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 and guidelines. Manage user permissions, group roles, and security schemes to ensure governance andcompliance. Monitor Jira license utilization, user growth, and application usage to ensure efficient use of subscriptions. Collaborate with procurement teams to support renewal, optimization, and budgetdecisions.System Integration & Development Design, implement, and maintain seamless integrations between Jira with other enterprise systems, such as GitLab (source control & CI/CD), and ServiceNow (ITSM), using Okta,REST APIs, webhooks, middleware, and scripting. Automate data synchronization across platforms to support traceability from planning to release. Troubleshoot and optimize integration pipelines to ensure performance, security, andscalability. Partner with infrastructure and cybersecurity teams to align integrations with enterprisesecurity and compliance standards. Develop and maintain technical documentation, standards, and best practices.Agile Enablement Partner with the Agile Transformation Office to translate Agile practices into effectiveJira 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, etc.). Support and enable teams transition from Azure DevOps Boards, Gitlab, Jira (hosted) to JIRA SaaS.U.S. Citizenship is a requirement.
Skills Requirements :
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (orequivalent experience). 3+ years of hands-on experience administering and/or engineering Jira (Self-hosting orSaaS). 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 DevSecOpsprinciples. Experience in enterprise migrations from Azure DevOps or similar tools to Jira.Preferred Familiarity with Atlassian ecosystem (Confluence, Bitbucket) and marketplace apps. Experience working in a DevSecOps or Platform Engineering environment. Experience with information security, privacy, and risk assessment standards includingFISMA, SOX, FedRAMP, etc. is preferred. Federal government experience is preferred. Atlassian Certified Professional (ACP-620, ACP-120, or equivalent) preferred.
Responsibilities :
The Contractor shall deliver, but not limited to, the following: Administering, configuring, and integrating the Jira SaaS for government cloud withinour enterprise technology ecosystem. Consolidating our collaborative planning tools-transitioning from Azure DevOps (onprem) and GitLab (on-prem) to Jira SaaS for government. Building robust, automated, and secure integrations between Jira SaaS for governmentand core enterprise systems (e.g. ServiceNow, GitLab), enabling end-to-end visibilityacross planning, development and operations.
Job ID : 1483
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