Senior Jira Administrator

TCS•Huntsville, AL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

TCS is searching for a Senior Jira Administrator to join our strong team of Engineers supporting our Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) customer in Huntsville, AL. The GMD program is a portion of the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) system to protect the US and our allies from ballistic missile attacks. The selected candidate will use modern tools to further the development and sustainment of the GMD system. This is an in-office position. Remote work is not available.

Requirements

8 Years with Bachelor of Science; 6 Years with Masters; 3 Years with PhD; or 12 years of related experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
Current DoD Secret Security Clearance
Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (i.e., Security+, CISSP, etc.)
In-depth knowledge of Jira software and its capabilities.
Strong understanding of software development processes.
Proven experience as a Jira System Administrator or similar role.
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong communication and documentation skills

Nice To Haves

Scripting using Bash, PowerCLI, PowerShell
Experience with Dell Powerstore storage solutions
Experience with Veeam Backup and Replication
Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V)
Knowledge of scripting and automation (e.g., Ansible Automation, Python)
Experience configuring Confluence and Atlassian tools
Experience with administration of Linux and Windows devices
Jira Administrator certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Install, configure, and maintain Jira software and related plugins.
Customize Jira workflows, screens, fields, and dashboards to meet business requirements.
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and implement Jira solutions.
Provide support and troubleshooting for Jira-related issues.
Perform upgrades and migrations of Jira software.
Develop and maintain documentation for Jira systems and processes.
Stay current on Jira best practices and new features to optimize system performance.