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Description:
Location: San Diego, Frisco (TX), Washington DC, or Boston (hybrid/onsite as needed)
Our client - a cutting-edge, venture-backed defense technology company recently ranked in Forbes' Top 50 AI companies - is seeking a skilled Jira/Confluence Administrator to take full ownership of their Atlassian environment across both self-hosted and cloud deployments.
This is a hands-on role focused on system administration, user support, and process automation on the Enterprise Operations team. It's a great fit for someone who thrives in fast-paced, mission-driven environments and is looking for a long-term home.
This is a contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.
Rate: $50 - $60 / hr. w2
Responsibilities:
Experience Requirements:
Required Background:
Bonus Experience:
Education Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree
Location: San Diego, Frisco (TX), Washington DC, or Boston (hybrid/onsite as needed)
Our client - a cutting-edge, venture-backed defense technology company recently ranked in Forbes' Top 50 AI companies - is seeking a skilled Jira/Confluence Administrator to take full ownership of their Atlassian environment across both self-hosted and cloud deployments.
This is a hands-on role focused on system administration, user support, and process automation on the Enterprise Operations team. It's a great fit for someone who thrives in fast-paced, mission-driven environments and is looking for a long-term home.
This is a contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.
Rate: $50 - $60 / hr. w2
Responsibilities:
- Administer and support Jira & Confluence across self-hosted and Atlassian Cloud environments (user management, workflows, schemes, plug-ins, integrations, uptime, backups, migrations)
- Automate processes and reporting to support internal teams and leadership
- Manage apps including ScriptRunner, Jira Automation, Insight/Assets , etc.
- Build integrations via REST API, Groovy scripts, and automation rules (e.g., Azure DevOps)
- Respond to service desk tickets and provide hands-on support to internal users
- Deliver internal training, documentation , and Atlassian best practices
- Collaborate closely with Engineering, Security, and Operations stakeholders
- Pitch in on adjacent platforms/tools supported by the Enterprise Ops team as needed
Experience Requirements:
Required Background:
- 3+ years as a Jira/Confluence Administrator (self-hosted experience preferred)
- Strong Jira configuration skills (projects, workflows, custom fields, permission schemes, dashboards)
- Linux administration & scripting experience ( Bash and/or Python )
- Familiarity with ITSM or Agile team workflows
- Confident handling technical support tickets and end-user communication
- Excellent documentation, ownership mindset, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Comfortable operating in fast-moving, highly technical environments
Bonus Experience:
- Atlassian migrations or hybrid environment support
- Azure AD / Okta SSO integrations
- Government, defense, or highly regulated environments
Education Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree
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