Senior Jira Administrator

Job Summary

To support and optimize enterprise Jira platforms in a highly secure government environment, the long-term contract Senior Jira Administrator will manage platform administration, system optimization, and process automation while working fully remotely.

Key responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary administrator and subject matter expert for Jira Data Center and Jira Service Management platforms
• Manage platform upgrades, migrations, and maintenance activities to ensure system stability and performance
• Partner with stakeholders to gather requirements and implement scalable Jira solutions aligned with operational objectives

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience will be considered
• 5+ years of experience administering and supporting Jira Data Center and Jira Service Management environments
• Extensive experience designing, configuring, and managing Jira workflows, screens, and automation rules
• Strong understanding of Jira architecture, application administration, and integration best practices
• Knowledge of compliance and security frameworks, including NIST Cybersecurity Framework and NIST 800-53