Jira Lead Administrator

CGS is seeking a talented Jira Lead Administrator to join our growing team of technology and software consulting professionals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in systems analysis and design, with experience in Jira and Confluence administration, and a passion for driving transformation in the federal IT domain.

Requirements

• 7 years' experience in systems analysis and design of information systems programs
• 3 years' experience with Jira and Confluence administration
• 3+ years' experience of Bamboo and Bitbucket experience
• An advanced degree in an appropriate field with an additional three years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of Agile and principles and applied best practices required
• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal, are required
• Must successfully complete a stringent Background Investigation and obtain the required Government Security Clearance (moderate risk public trust)
• Atlassian certified Jira Administrator preferred
• Working knowledge of Networking, DNS, Databases, APIs, SAML, and Akamai
• Consulting in a Federal agency, especially within DHS
• Ability to write custom JQL (Jira Query Language), a plus
• Experience with Federal Systems Engineering Life Cycles (SELC) and Software Development Life Cycles (SDLC)

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
• Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays