Jira System Administrator

Leidos

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Work type
On-site
Location
Hampton, VA
Salary
$73,450–$132,775 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
36 days ago
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This role pays less than 80% of similar roles. Most pay $107,500–$155,550 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $103k versus about $132k for comparable roles.

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Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.

Leidos currently has 426 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $92,300–$166,850 across 344 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Jira System Administrator

The Jira System Administrator joins the team to support the Air Combat Command’s Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Major Command. This role focuses on enhancing and maintaining the unit’s Target Production Management System. Key responsibilities include architecting custom Jira and Confluence projects, workflows, permission schemes, field configurations, and automations. The administrator manages secure access controls, performs security audits, conducts database reviews, and creates JQL filters and custom Confluence pages. The position requires providing Tier II/III troubleshooting, leading training sessions, and optimizing processes to drive efficiency. Required skills include hands-on experience with Jira and Confluence architecture, advanced JQL filter writing, and scripting or programming proficiency. The work involves supporting national security missions within the specific domain of Air Force ISR operations and Target Production Management Systems.

What you'll do

  • Architect custom Jira and Confluence projects, workflows, permission schemes, and automations.
  • Manage secure access controls and perform regular security audits to safeguard system integrity.
  • Perform database reviews to ensure consistent field usage and resolve data issues across teams.
  • Create complex JQL filters and custom Confluence pages to improve productivity and visibility.
  • Provide Tier II/III troubleshooting and technical guidance to users and fellow Jira administrators.
  • Optimize and automate Jira and Confluence processes to drive operational efficiency.
  • Lead training sessions to empower end-users with necessary Atlassian tool skills.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of relevant experience (additional experience may substitute for degree).
  • Hands-on experience administering Jira and Confluence.
  • Deep understanding of Jira’s architecture, including workflows, permissions, notifications, and screens.
  • Advanced skill in writing complex custom JQL filters.
  • A current TS/SCI security clearance.
  • Proficiency in scripting, programming, or automation (preferred).
  • Familiarity with Air Force ISR operations (preferred).
  • Experience with Target Production Management Systems such as On Target, Krampus, Terminator, or JEMS (preferred).

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