# JIRA Developer - Administrator

**Company:** [Systems Engineering Solutions Corporation](https://jobs.workable.com/companies/9gTckCR9yMjjUx1USQXiWt.md)
**Location:** Boston, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time

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## Description

This role supports the U.S. Air Force Cloud One Architecture and Common Shared Services contract and currently has an opening for a JIRA Developer-Administrator. The CloudOne program is seeking a Jira Developer / Administrator with extensive experience supporting self-hosted Atlassian environments. The ideal candidate will bring expertise with Jira and Confluence, optimizing workflows, implementing automation, supporting data migrations, and ensuring process governance in highly collaborative, agile‑driven environments.

**Location:** This position will be onsite. This position is located in Hanscom, MA, or Montgomery, AL.

## Requirements

-   Experience working with large software systems including hardware integration and test.

·       Analyze and document current Jira and Confluence configurations to identify areas for workflow and process improvement.

·       Administer Jira, Confluence, and associated plugins including ScriptRunner and Jira Automation.

·       Manage user accounts, groups, permissions, and security audits across large, multi‑team environments.

·       Perform system administration tasks such as backups, re-indexes, patching, upgrades, and plugin management.

·       Test new versions of Atlassian applications and plugins, ensuring compatibility and stability.

·       Build custom dashboards, filters, automation rules, and reporting solutions to support stakeholders and program leadership.

·       Support and/or lead Atlassian environment migrations, consolidations, and integrations.

·       Improve and maintain Jira and Confluence security through regular audits and governance controls.

·       Create and maintain documentation including workflow diagrams, system configurations, CONOPS, and user guides.

·       Provide training, knowledge‑sharing, and consultation to internal teams and external partners.

·       Partner with stakeholders to align Jira processes with Agile methodologies and cross‑functional collaboration.

·       Utilize Jira data for analytics, performance tracking, and incident management reporting.

**Required Skills:**

·       Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of relevant experience, including Atlassian experience across federal and commercial organizations.

·       Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree

·       Active Secret security clearance

·       IAT Level II Certification including 3+ years administering Jira and Confluence in enterprise environments, including workflow design, automation, permissions management, and plugin administration.

·       Experience designing custom dashboards, filters, and JQL queries.

·       Experience performing system backups, audits, re-indexes, and documenting SOPs.

·       Experience performing Atlassian installations, upgrades, migrations, and environment consolidations.

·       Experience integrating Atlassian tools with AWS environments.

·       Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder‑engagement skills, including the ability to translate highly technical concepts for diverse audiences.

·       Experience supporting agile delivery environments (Agile, SAFe).

**Preferred Qualifications**:

·       Advanced JQL experience.

·       Experience supporting large federal programs and advising government stakeholders on Atlassian best practices.

·       Experience monitoring Atlassian infrastructure hosted on AWS.

·       Experience developing documentation, training content, and architecture diagrams for enterprise users.

·       Experience with Active Directory administration.

-   US citizenship required. 
-   One or more cloud certifications

## Benefits

**SES provides a competitive salary and the following benefits:**

-   Medical
-   Dental
-   Vision
-   AD&D
-   STD
-   LTD
-   Company paid Life Insurance
-   401k with employer contribution
-   Paid Time Off
-   Pet Insurance