JIRA Administrator

We are seeking an experienced Senior Jira Platform Engineer to serve as the technical owner of the organization s Jira SaaS for Government Cloud, responsible for its administration, configuration, and integration within the enterprise technology ecosystem.

• This role plays a critical part in consolidating collaborative planning tools transitioning from Azure DevOps (on-prem) and GitLab (on-prem) to Jira SaaS and enabling scalable Agile and DevSecOps practices across the organization.
• The ideal candidate will be both technically proficient and strategically minded, with a strong understanding of Agile methodologies, DevSecOps workflows, and enterprise system integration.

Primary Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize Jira SaaS to support enterprise Agile project management, including custom workflows, fields, automation, and dashboards.
• Manage permissions, roles, and security settings to maintain governance, compliance, and efficient license utilization.
• Design and implement integrations between Jira and core enterprise systems (e.g., GitLab, ServiceNow) using APIs, webhooks, and automation scripts.
• Automate data flows and reporting to ensure traceability across planning, development, and release processes.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity and infrastructure teams to align configurations and integrations with enterprise security standards.
• Partner with the Agile Transformation Office to align Jira configurations with Agile practices and enterprise delivery frameworks.
• Provide user support and training, promoting consistent use of Jira across teams and improving Agile metrics and reporting accuracy.
• Develop and maintain documentation, standards, and best practices for Jira administration and integration.

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of hands-on experience administering and engineering Jira (self-hosted or SaaS).
• Proven experience developing custom integrations with enterprise platforms (e.g., GitLab, ServiceNow).
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or JavaScript, and REST API integration.
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and DevSecOps principles.
• Experience leading enterprise migrations from Azure DevOps or comparable tools to Jira.
• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with the Atlassian ecosystem (Confluence, Bitbucket) and marketplace apps.
• Experience in DevSecOps, Platform Engineering, or Enterprise Agile environments.
• Working knowledge of federal information security, privacy, and compliance standards (e.g., FISMA, SOX, FedRAMP).
• Prior experience supporting federal government or public sector clients.
• Atlassian Certification (ACP-620, ACP-120, or equivalent) strongly preferred.

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