Sr. Jira Lead Administrator

CGS; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 131,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Jira Lead Administrator to drive transformation in the federal IT domain. This exciting role involves developing executable strategies, implementing new technologies, and improving processes to enhance mission value. Join a dynamic team that values collaboration and innovation, where you will have the opportunity to contribute to government solutions and make a real impact. With a commitment to professional growth and a supportive environment, this position offers a chance to excel in a meaningful career while tackling the government's most dynamic challenges.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in systems analysis and design.
• 3+ years of Jira and Confluence administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage custom Jira projects and workflows.
• Provide advanced configuration of Atlassian tools.

Skills

Atlassian Suite Configuration

Jira Administration

Confluence Administration

CI/CD Practices

Stakeholder Management

Agile Principles

JQL (Jira Query Language)

Education

Advanced Degree in Relevant Field

7 Years in Systems Analysis and Design

Tools

Atlassian Tools (Jira, Confluence, Bamboo, Bitbucket)

Networking Knowledge

APIs and Databases

Job description

Sr. Jira Lead Admin

Employment Type: Full-Time, Mid Level

Department: Information Technology

CGS is seeking a talented Jira Lead Administrator who is passionate about driving transformation in the federal IT domain to join our growing team of technology and software consulting professionals. Strong candidates will have a desire to drive change in the federal space by developing executable strategies, implementing new technologies, streamlining processes, and improving the delivery of mission value through new practices and tools.

CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government’s most dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. We offer an environment where our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities.

Skills and Attributes for Success:

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

Qualifications:

1. 7 years’ experience in systems analysis and design of information systems programs.
2. 3 years’ experience with Jira and Confluence administration.
3. 3+ years’ experience with Bamboo and Bitbucket.
4. An advanced degree in an appropriate field with an additional three years of relevant experience.
5. Knowledge of Agile principles and best practices.
6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
7. Ability to successfully complete a Background Investigation and obtain a Government Security Clearance (moderate risk public trust).
8. Atlassian certified Jira Administrator preferred.
9. Working knowledge of Networking, DNS, Databases, APIs, SAML, and Akamai.
10. Experience consulting within a Federal agency, especially within DHS.
11. Ability to write custom JQL (Jira Query Language) is a plus.
12. Experience with Federal Systems Engineering Life Cycles (SELC) and Software Development Life Cycles (SDLC).

Ideally, you will also have:

1. Experience with government software development policies and procedures.
2. Client-facing communication experience.
3. Federal Agency issued security clearance.

Our Commitment:

Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our clients’ specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems.

For the past seven years, we’ve been growing our government contracting portfolio, creating valuable partnerships through honesty, professionalism, and quality work.

We value honesty, professionalism, and delivering the best quality to our clients, fostering long-term relationships.

We care about our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package:

• Health, Dental, and Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
• Paid Time Off and Holidays

Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Join our team and contribute to meaningful government innovation!

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For more information, visit our website or contact us at [e-mail].

Salary Range: $131,040 - $189,280 annually