JIRA Administrator - Contract

iO Associates; Corsham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm is seeking an experienced JIRA Administrator for a 6-month contract in Corsham. The role involves administering JIRA and Confluence while supporting technical operations in a secure environment. Candidates must have strong knowledge of Atlassian tools and active SC clearance. This position requires onsite work 1-2 days per week, providing a great chance to thrive in a high-impact technical role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing Atlassian tools in a secure environment.
• Ability to optimize workflows and provide data reporting.

Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize JIRA and Confluence, including workflows and dashboards.
• Manage user access and data reporting within Atlassian tools.
• Support programme teams with dashboards and metrics.
• Monitor system security and manage user accounts.

Skills

Strong knowledge of JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket, and JQL

Experience with Atlassian upgrades and data fixes

Familiar with JIRA database schemas

Proficient in Windows server/client environments

Active SC clearance

PowerShell scripting

ITIL foundation knowledge

Experience with SCCM or similar tools

Job description

JIRA Administrator - 6-Month Contract
(Corsham - 1-2 days onsite per week required)

Our client, a key player in secure development environments, is seeking an experienced JIRA Administrator to manage and maintain Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket) and support technical operations. This role combines system administration, workflow optimisation, data reporting, and IT support within a security-sensitive setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer and optimise JIRA and Confluence, including workflows, dashboards, and automation
• Manage user access, data reporting, and Atlassian plug-ins (e.g. BigPicture, Align)
• Support programme teams with dashboards, metrics, and coaching
• Assist with OS/firmware updates, backups, and licence management
• Monitor system security, manage user accounts, and maintain hardware/software
• Support data transfers and troubleshoot outages within the development environment

Essential Skills:

• Strong knowledge of JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket, and JQL
• Experience with Atlassian upgrades and data fixes
• Familiar with JIRA database schemas
• Proficient in Windows server/client environments
• Active SC clearance
• Willing to work onsite in Corsham 1-2 days/week

Desirable:

• PowerShell scripting
• ITIL foundation knowledge
• Experience with SCCM or similar tools

If you're a capable JIRA admin with a solid IT background and security clearance, this is a great short-term opportunity to support a high-impact technical environment.