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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # JIRA Developer / Administrator - **Company:** RMantra Solutions Inc. - **Location:** Alexandria, VA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Active Directory, Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Confluence, JIRA, Backup Devices, System Configuration, Systems Integration, Backup and Restore, Workflow Management Systems, Atlassian Tools, User Accounts - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9076947/jira-developer-administrator ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of relevant experience, including Atlassian experience across federal and commercial organizations. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree * Active DoD TS/SCI security clearance. * 3+ years administering Jira and Confluence in enterprise environments, including workflow design, automation, permissions management, and plugin administration. * Experience designing custom dashboards, filters, and JQL queries. * Experience performing system backups, audits, re-indexes, and documenting SOPs. * Experience performing Atlassian installations, upgrades, migrations, and environment consolidations. * Experience integrating Atlassian tools with AWS environments. * Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder-engagement skills, including the ability to translate highly technical concepts for diverse audiences. * Experience supporting agile delivery environments (Agile, SAFe). * IAT Level II Certification, * Advanced JQL experience. * Experience supporting large federal programs and advising government stakeholders on Atlassian best practices. * Experience monitoring Atlassian infrastructure hosted on AWS. * Experience developing documentation, training content, and architecture diagrams for enterprise users. * Experience with Active Directory administration. ## Description * Analyze and document current Jira and Confluence configurations to identify areas for workflow and process improvement. * Administer Jira, Confluence, and associated plugins including ScriptRunner and Jira Automation. * Manage user accounts, groups, permissions, and security audits across large, multi-team environments. * Perform system administration tasks such as backups, re-indexes, patching, upgrades, and plugin management. * Test new versions of Atlassian applications and plugins, ensuring compatibility and stability. * Build custom dashboards, filters, automation rules, and reporting solutions to support stakeholders and program leadership. * Support and/or lead Atlassian environment migrations, consolidations, and integrations. * Improve and maintain Jira and Confluence security through regular audits and governance controls. * Create and maintain documentation including workflow diagrams, system configurations, CONOPS, and user guides. * Provide training, knowledge-sharing, and consultation to internal teams and external partners. * Partner with stakeholders to align Jira processes with Agile methodologies and cross-functional collaboration. * Utilize Jira data for analytics, performance tracking, and incident management reporting. ## Related Videos - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [A Developer's Framework for Any Tool Migration](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2035-a-developer-s-framework-for-any-tool-migration) - [Full-stack role-based authorization in 45 minutes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/312-full-stack-role-based-authorization-in-45-minutes) - [42 x 2 Canvases Later: Two Years, Two Minds, Many Lessons](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1458-42-x-2-canvases-later-two-years-two-minds-many-lessons) - [Designing UX for SRE Agents in High-Stakes Incidents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100003-designing-ux-for-sre-agents-in-high-stakes-incidents) - [A Founder's Journey : From Startup Chaos to Purposeful Growth](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1926-a-founder-s-journey-from-startup-chaos-to-purposeful-growth) ## Related Articles - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [Why Attend a Developer Event in 2026?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/688-why-attend-a-developer-event-in-2026) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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