Job Description

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.
  

Requirements

• 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.
  

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