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JIRA Administrator

RemoteRemotePart TimePosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • JIRA workflows
  • issue tracking systems
  • workflow automation
  • permission management
  • GitLab
  • Confluence
  • Agile methodologies
  • dashboard customization
  • SLA monitoring

Role summary

SOSi is seeking a part-time, remote JIRA Administrator to support a DoD customer's data ecosystem. The role involves configuring and maintaining JIRA workflows, projects, and issue tracking systems, integrating JIRA with other DevOps tools like GitLab and Confluence, and supporting Agile methodologies. The administrator will troubleshoot system issues and collaborate with teams to improve processes. A Bachelor's degree in a related field or 5 years of equivalent experience is required, along with demonstrated experience in JIRA administration, workflow development, and integration. Experience with Agile, dashboard customization, and SLA monitoring is also necessary. Desired qualifications include Atlassian or ITIL certifications.

SOSi is seeking a JIRA Administrator to support mission requirements for a structured approach to further develop, integrate, and sustain a scalable, federated data ecosystem that enhances interoperability, governance, and mission-driven analytics for a DoD customer. The primary objective of the program is to bridge the operational gaps between DoD, IC, interagency, and non-traditional international partners to enable real-time information sharing, dynamic data integration, and mission-tailored analytical capabilities.

Essential Job Duties:

  • Configure and maintain JIRA workflows, projects, and issue tracking systems.
  • Manage and optimize JIRA configurations to meet business and technical requirements.
  • Integrate JIRA with GitLab, Confluence, and other DevOps tools.
  • Support Agile methodologies and related project management practices.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve system issues related to JIRA administration.
  • Collaborate with development, operations, and project teams to improve processes and system functionality.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field OR five (5) years of equivalent experience in JIRA administration.
  • Demonstrated experience configuring and managing JIRA workflows.
  •  Experience managing issue tracking systems and workflow automation.
  •  Proficiency in JIRA administration, including workflow development and permission management.
  • Experience integrating JIRA with GitLab, Confluence, or other DevOps tools.
  • Experience with Agile methodologies, dashboard customization, and service-level agreement (SLA) monitoring is required.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Atlassian Certified JIRA Administrator certification.
  • ITIL Foundation Certification.

Working Conditions:

  • This is a part-time, on-call position
  • The work to be performed remotely
  • Must have strong internet connection
  • Quit workspace free from interruptions and background noise

Working at SOSi:

All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.

Founded in 1989, SOSi is among the largest private, founder-owned technology and services integrators in the defense and government services industry. We deliver tailored solutions, tested leadership, and trusted results to enable national security missions worldwide.

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