Senior Jira Platform Administrator - Onsite (DoD Secret)

Raytheon; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligible

Job summary

RTX seeks a skilled Jira Administrator to join the DevSecOps team on-site in Marlborough, MA or Tewksbury, MA. You will manage Jira user accounts and permissions, coordinate across Jira projects, and implement automation and integrations with Confluence and GitLab to support large-scale programs in a shared IS environment.

The role requires extensive Jira expertise, scripting (Groovy/JavaScript), SDLC experience, and active DoD Interim Secret clearance with U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree and 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience configuring Jira workflows, permissions, and issue types for complex projects.
• Active and transferable U.S. government-issued Interim Secret clearance is required; U.S. citizenship is mandatory for clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead user account management and permissions across Jira and AD groups.
• Standardize Jira projects and maintain synchronization automation.
• Perform advanced system maintenance for performance and reliability.
• Provide senior-level user support and strategic training.
• Architect and optimize Jira workflows, permissions, and project structures.
• Lead upgrade initiatives with planning, testing, and execution.
• Manage integrations with Confluence, GitLab, and DevOps tools.
• Oversee advanced Jira customizations using Structure, Project Configurator, ScriptRunner, JSU Automation.
• Design and maintain dashboards, reports, and queries for stakeholders.
• Document configurations, processes, and user guides for continuity.
• Monitor system performance and implement preventative measures.
• Develop scripts to automate processes and improve functionality.
• Lead refactoring to align with best practices.

Skills

User management

Jira administration

Workflow design

System maintenance

Troubleshooting

Scripting

Automation

Dashboards & reporting

Documentation

Refactoring

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

GitLab

Structure

Project Configurator

ScriptRunner

JSU Automation

GitLab CI/CD

Job description

RTX seeks a skilled Jira Administrator to join the DevSecOps team on-site in Marlborough, MA or Tewksbury, MA. You will manage Jira user accounts and permissions, coordinate across Jira projects, and implement automation and integrations with Confluence and GitLab to support large-scale programs in a shared IS environment.

The role requires extensive Jira expertise, scripting (Groovy/JavaScript), SDLC experience, and active DoD Interim Secret clearance with U.S. citizenship.