Jira Lead Administrator

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); Arlington (WA); On-site; USD 101,920 - 138,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A federal IT service provider is seeking a Jira Lead Administrator to enhance their transformation efforts in the sector. This role involves managing complex workflows and implementing advanced configurations within the Atlassian tool suite. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience in systems analysis and Jira administration. Ideal candidates will receive benefits such as health insurance and a 401k plan, with an emphasis on successful communication and collaboration within government processes.

Qualifications

• 7 years’ experience in systems analysis and design.
• 3 years’ experience with Jira and Confluence administration.
• Knowledge of Networking, DNS, Databases, APIs, SAML, and Akamai.

Responsibilities

• Create custom projects in Atlassian tool suite.
• Provide advanced configuration of the Atlassian suite.
• Create and maintain Jira and Confluence collaboration sites.

Skills

Jira Administration

Confluence Administration

Agile Principles

Communication Skills

Education

Advanced degree in a relevant field

Tools

Atlassian tool suite

Bamboo

Bitbucket

Job description

CGS is seeking a talented Jira Lead Administrator who is passionate about driving transformation in the federal IT domain. The role involves developing strategies, implementing new technologies, streamlining processes, and improving delivery of mission value through new practices and tools.

Compensation: $101,920 - $138,320 per year.

Responsibilities / Skills

• Create custom projects in Atlassian tool suite for complex workflows to meet business needs.
• Provide advanced configuration of the Atlassian suite of tools to promote CI/CD.
• Create and maintain Jira and Confluence collaboration sites (Kanban boards, Scrum boards, documentation pages).
• Analyze, research, manage, and implement integrated Atlassian tools, plugins, and applications.
• Interface with various diverse stakeholders as a liaison and trusted advisor.
• Help define how information systems may be upgraded or replaced.
• Gather requirements for business processes, and determine ways to optimize.

Qualifications

• 7 years’ experience in systems analysis and design of information systems programs.
• 3 years’ experience with Jira and Confluence administration.
• 3+ years’ experience with Bamboo and Bitbucket.
• Advanced degree in an appropriate field with an additional three years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of Agile principles and applied best practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must successfully complete a stringent Background Investigation and obtain the required Government Security Clearance (moderate risk public trust).
• Atlassian certified Jira Administrator preferred.
• Working knowledge of Networking, DNS, Databases, APIs, SAML, and Akamai.
• Consulting in a Federal agency, especially within DHS.
• Ability to write custom JQL (Jira Query Language), a plus.
• Experience with Federal Systems Engineering Life Cycles (SELC) and Software Development Life Cycles (SDLC).

Ideal Additional Qualifications

• Experience with Government software development policies and procedures.
• Client-facing communication experience.
• Federal Agency issued security clearance.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
• Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays

CGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.