AMERICAN SYSTEMS · 1 week ago
JIRA and Confluence Administrator / Developer
Colorado Springs, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$94K/yr - $158K/yr
4+ years expAMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a technically deep Jira and Confluence Administrator / Developer with software development experience to support, customize, and optimize their Atlassian infrastructure. The role involves partnering with engineering, project, and IT teams to streamline workflows and ensure Jira-Confluence aligns with project requirements and best practices.
GovernmentInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Administer, configure, and maintain Jira Software, Jira Service Management, Jira Assets, and Confluence
Design and optimize Jira workflows, issue types, custom fields, screens, and permissions
Develop and maintain Jira automations, dashboards, and reports for engineering and leadership
Manage Confluence spaces, templates, permissions, and knowledge architecture
Integrate Jira and Confluence with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems, and other development tools
Create data-driven dashboards using Jira Query Language (JQL), custom metrics, and third-party reporting tools
Troubleshoot system issues, performance bottlenecks, and user access problems
Evaluate, install, and maintain Atlassian Marketplace apps; develop custom plugins where required
Provide user training, documentation, and best-practice guidance
Lead Jira/Confluence cloud migrations, upgrades, and performance tuning
Ensure security, compliance, and data integrity across Atlassian tools
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience
Active Secret Security Clearance. Willing to obtain TS/SCI
4-6 years of hands-on experience administering Jira and Confluence
Software development experience (Java, Python, Groovy, or similar)
Strong understanding of Agile and DevOps practices
Experience with Jira automation, scripting, or REST APIs
Familiarity with source control systems (Git, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket)
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Preferred
Atlassian Certified Professional (ACP) credentials
DoD 8140 Certification Preferred
Experience integrating Atlassian tools with CI/CD platforms (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps)
Knowledge of cloud administration (Atlassian Cloud, AWS, Azure)
Experience supporting large-scale or enterprise Jira implementations
Exposure to ITSM frameworks and Jira Service Management
Benefits
Healthcare benefits
Paid leave
Retirement plans
Insurance programs
Education and training assistance
Company
AMERICAN SYSTEMS
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the US.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
John Steckel
President & CEO
Peter Whitfield
Chief Financial Officer
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