JIRA Developer / Administrator Job at Leidos, Arlington, VA

  • Leidos
  • Arlington, VA

Job Description

The CESO program is seeking a Jira Developer / Administrator with extensive experience supporting self-hosted Atlassian environments. The ideal candidate will bring expertise configuring Jira and Confluence, optimizing workflows, implementing automation, supporting data migrations, and ensuring process governance in highly collaborative, agile‑driven environments.This position is located in Arlington, VA and is 100% onsite.Primary Responsibilities 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.Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of relevant experience, including Atlassian experience across federal and commercial organizations. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degreeActive DoD TS/SCI security clearanceIAT Level II Certification3+ 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.If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.Original Posting:September 8, 2026For U.S. Positions: 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 $107,900.00 - $195,050.00The 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.SummaryLocation: Arlington, VAType: Full time

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