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Omniscius Consulting

Jira Administrator

Omniscius Consulting, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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We are seeking a highly skilled

Jira Service Desk Administrator

to support a federal program. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience managing Jira Service Management and Jira Software in a cleared environment. This role requires a deep understanding of system administration, IT service management processes, and Agile practices. The administrator will configure, maintain, and optimize Jira instances to ensure seamless service desk operations and continuous improvement of IT workflows. Key Responsibilities

Administer and maintain

Jira Service Management

and

Jira Software

instances, including projects, workflows, fields, screens, and dashboards.

Manage

user accounts, groups, and permissions

to align with security and project requirements.

Configure

custom issue types, workflows, filters, dashboards, and reports

to support IT service management and project tracking.

Develop and maintain

JQL queries , automation rules, and integrations to optimize performance and minimize manual tasks.

Support

service desk operations , including ticket categorization, prioritization, and resolution workflows.

Provide

technical support

and troubleshooting for Jira-related issues, ensuring quick and efficient resolution.

Collaborate with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to implement new features, plug-ins, and upgrades.

Create and maintain documentation, training materials, and

Confluence knowledge bases .

Lead or support

Agile ceremonies

by configuring and maintaining

Kanban and Scrum boards .

Conduct

stakeholder meetings and training sessions

to gather feedback and promote adoption of Jira best practices.

Maintain compliance with

federal IT security standards

and ensure secure system access controls.

Required Qualifications

Active

TS clearance

(SCI with CI Poly strongly preferred).

3+ years of hands-on experience as a

Jira Administrator , preferably in a federal contracting environment.

Strong background with

Jira Service Management

and

Jira Software

administration.

Experience with

user management, permissions, workflows, dashboards, and JQL .

Familiarity with

Atlassian tools

including Confluence and Bitbucket.

Knowledge of

ITIL service management processes

and federal IT help desk environments.

Strong troubleshooting skills in IT systems and applications.

Excellent

communication skills

with ability to interact effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

CompTIA Security+ certification

(or DoD 8570 equivalent).

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