Jira System Administrator

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Langley, McLean, VA
72K-130K Annually
Mid level
Information Technology • Software
The Role
The Jira System Administrator will develop and maintain the Target Production Management System, support ISR production requirements, troubleshoot Jira issues, and conduct training on Jira/Confluence tools. The role requires collaboration with various teams to optimize processes and workflows.
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Grow with us! Through training, teamwork, and exposure to challenging technical work, let Leidos show you how to accelerate your career path.

Leidos has an opening for a Jira System Administrator to work at Joint-Base Langley Eustis in Hampton, VA. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience to help the Air Combat Command Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Major Command.

Job Summary

The applicant will develop and maintain the capabilities of the unit’s Target Production Management System. Applicant will work closely with the rest of the organization and external business teams to effectively support the unit’s mission. The applicant will coordinate ISR production requirements with production organizations, and troubleshoot/de-conflict customer request information.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Design and maintain custom projects, workflows, schemes, screens, field configurations, automations, user permissions, and project roles in Jira/Confluence.
  • Maintain access lists and perform security tests to ensure proper restrictions are in place.
  • Perform routine audits of the database to ensure consistent field usage and accurate reporting; work with teams to resolve inconsistencies.
  • Create and manage custom JQL filters, dashboards, and Confluence pages as needed.
  • Troubleshoot, identify, and resolve Jira issues reported by end-users.
  • Coordinate with Jira Admin peers to provide Jira guidance, suggestions, and solutions as needed; provide support with application, system, issue, and project configuration as needed.
  • Audit, improve, and automate processes and workflows as needed; determine ways to optimize Jira/Confluence.
  • Conduct training for staff on Jira/Confluence regarding how to use the tools, navigate projects and spaces, etc.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of related experience. Additional related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Experience in Jira/Confluence administration.
  • Understanding of JIRA workflows, permission schemes, notification schemes, screens schemes, etc.
  • Ability to analyze, review, and document current functionality to determine potential areas of improvement.
  • Ability to write custom, complex JQL filters.
  • Excellent problem solving, process implementation, and verbal/written communication skills.
  • Must have strong work ethic with good time management skills.
  • Must have a cu TS/SCI government security clearance.

​Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with scripting/programming/automation strongly preferred.
  • Experience with Air Force ISR operations.
  • Experience with Target Production Management Systems (On Target, Krampus, Terminator, JEMS, etc.).
  • DoD 8140 IAT Level II Compliant.

    Original Posting Date:2024-12-12

    While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

    Pay Range:Pay Range $72,150.00 - $130,425.00

    The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

    Top Skills

    Confluence
    JIRA
    The Company
    Alexandria, VA
    27,104 Employees
    On-site Workplace

    What We Do

    We Are Leidos

    For 50 years we have been tackling some of the biggest problems that face our nation and our world.

    OUR MISSION
    Through our culture of innovation and history of performance, we develop deep customer trust built on integrity and create enduring solutions that improve our world. Leidos is a science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and healthcare markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020.

    Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.

    Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the newly launched Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.

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