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 experience with Jira and Confluence administration, Agile principles, and Atlassian tools.

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).
• Experience with Government software development policies and procedures.
• Client-facing communication experience.
• Federal Agency issued security clearance.

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