JIRA/Confluence Administrator

KBR, Inc. • El Segundo, CA

2d • $76,300 - $114,400 • Onsite

About The Position

KBR is seeking a JIRA/Confluence Administrator to join our team in El Segundo, CA and take charge of managing and optimizing our JIRA and Confluence instances. Why Join Us? Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions. Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace. Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Requirements

• Must possess an active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance and eligible for SCI, which only a U.S. citizen can obtain
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• 4+ Experience with working in a DoD program acquisition office
• 1+ years of work experience in JIRA/Confluence
• Proven experience as a JIRA/Confluence Administrator or similar role, with in-depth knowledge of JIRA and Confluence administration and configuration
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and experience implementing Agile workflows in JIRA
• Familiarity with Confluence for documentation, knowledge management, and collaboration
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Nice To Haves

• JIRA and/or Confluence certifications are desirable but not required
• Active U.S. Government TS/SCI Security Clearance, which only a U.S. citizen can obtain

Responsibilities

• Administer JIRA and Confluence, including user management, permissions, workflows, and configurations
• Customize JIRA workflows, fields, screens, and reports to align with our business processes and requirements
• Configure Confluence spaces, templates, macros, and plugins to support effective collaboration and knowledge management
• Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for JIRA and Confluence users, including training sessions and documentation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand their needs and implement solutions in JIRA and Confluence
• Stay current with industry best practices and new features/releases of JIRA and Confluence to continuously improve our systems

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level