Jira Lead Administrator with Security Clearance

Jira Lead Administrator – Full-time, Mid Level, Information TechnologyJob OverviewCGS is seeking a Jira Lead Administrator who will drive transformation in the federal IT domain by developing executable strategies, implementing new technologies, streamlining processes, and improving delivery of mission value.ResponsibilitiesCreate custom projects in Atlassian tool suite for complex workflows to meet business needs.Provide advanced configuration of the Atlassian suite of tools to promote CI/CD.Create and maintain Jira and Confluence collaboration sites (e.g., Kanban boards, Scrum boards, documentation pages).Analyze, research, manage, and implement integrated Atlassian tools, plugins, and applications.Interface with diverse stakeholders as a liaison and trusted advisor.Help define how information systems may be upgraded or replaced.Gather requirements for business processes and determine ways to optimize them.Qualifications7 years of experience in systems analysis and design of information systems programs.3 years of experience with Jira and Confluence administration.3+ years of experience with Bamboo and Bitbucket.An advanced degree in an appropriate field with an additional three years of relevant experience.Knowledge of Agile principles and applied best practices.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.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 experience in a Federal agency, especially within DHS.Ability to write custom JQL (Jira Query Language) is 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.BenefitsHealth, Dental, and VisionLife Insurance401(k)Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)Paid Time Off and observance of State/Federal holidaysEqual Opportunity Employer StatementContact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.J-18808-Ljbffr