What are the responsibilities and job description for the 4546a - Jira Administrator/Engineer position at Mission Box Solutions?
Our client is seeking a skilled and innovative Confluence/Jira System Administrator to deploy, maintain, upgrade, and support Atlassian Confluence and Jira environments across various contract programs. The ideal candidate will excel in diagnosing and resolving system-level issues, advising on data architecture, and optimizing tool usage to drive efficiency and modernization. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead cross-tool integrations and enhance the functionality of enterprise-level software environments, ideally within the Data Center version of Atlassian tools.
Responsibilities:
- Deploy, maintain, and upgrade Confluence and Jira environments across multiple programs.
- Design and refine cross-program data architecture solutions to support diverse needs.
- Proactively manage Jira/Confluence system infrastructure and oversee testing activities.
- Implement robust data backup strategies and establish resiliency mechanisms.
- Audit system logs for compliance and resolve technical issues promptly.
- Gather metrics and generate reports on tool usage to guide future strategies.
- Provide onboarding, orientation, and training for new teams and users.
- Guide contract teams on tool usage and future implementation strategies.
Must Haves:
- A minimum of 5 years of experience as a system administrator for Atlassian tools.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Proficiency in Atlassian suite features, including dashboards, reporting, data schema, workflows, permissions, fields, and automation.
- Strong knowledge of Java frameworks, SQL, XML, JQL, and JSON.
- Familiarity with mitigating system security concerns and vulnerabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and meet deadlines efficiently.
- Clearance: Active TS or higher required.
Nice to Haves:
- Atlassian Certified System Administrator or related certifications.
- IA certifications, such as Security , are highly desirable.
- Experience with tool plug-ins and scripting for customizations and automation.
- Background in creating and building workflows within Jira.
- Experience working with Jira in a Systems Engineer capacity and interest in becoming a product owner or expert in the platform.
Location: Fairfax, VA
Salary: Competitive, based on experience and qualifications.$130K - $210K
Benefits:
- Comprehensive health benefits.
- Paid time off and federal holidays.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Flexible work schedules.
Mission Box Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for potential access to classified information. Accordingly, US Citizenship is required. Our strategic partner is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract of employment and are subject to change at the discretion of our strategic partner.
Salary : $130,000 - $210,000
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