Atlassian Jira/Confluence Administrator

Job Description

Atlassian Jira/Confluence AdministratorLocation: 100% onsite in Bethesda, MDClearance: US Citizenship eligible for a Public Trust

NetImpact Strategies is seeking an Atlassian Jira/Confluence Administrator to support a Federal Agency. The ideal candidate will have expertise in administering and customizing Atlassian tools, supporting Agile workflows, CI/CD pipeline integration, and managing Linux-based application platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, upgrade, and maintain Atlassian products including Jira and Confluence
• Develop and customize Jira/Confluence plugins and modules using Java
• Manage custom configurations to ensure system stability and scalability
• Support Agile development practices and sprint execution
• Architect and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Bamboo, TeamCity, etc.
• Mentor developers on CI/CD and DevOps tools
• Redesign workflows for scalability and modernization
• Install/configure software packages like Tomcat, JBoss on Linux platforms
• Configure and maintain infrastructure services including Apache Web Server and ColdFusion
• Support version control systems: Git, SVN, Bitbucket (Stash)
• Troubleshoot production issues and perform root cause analysis
• Author technical and user documentation for varied audiences
• Support security and compliance aligned with NIH/HHS, NIST, ISO standards
• Design and implement secure enterprise systems (SSO, password managers)
• Research and recommend emerging technologies to align with agency goals

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• 3+ years administering Jira, Confluence, and Atlassian suite (Bitbucket, FishEye, Crucible)

• Strong understanding of Jira workflows, permission schemes, notification schemes, screen schemes

• Experience with build automation tools (Jenkins, Bamboo, TeamCity)

• Hands-on scripting in Bash, KSH, CSH, SH, Perl, or Python

• Proficient in Java programming and J2EE framework

• Experience with testing frameworks (JUnit, Selenium Grid) and build tools (Maven, Gradle)

• Proficient with source control systems (Git, SVN), including branching and merging

• Familiar with configuration management principles

• Experience working in Linux environments

• Strong communication skills, customer-facing interaction

Preferred

• Previous federal IT consulting experience (preferred)

About Us

Perks of working at NetImpact Strategies

• Your health comes first – we offer comprehensive medical, dental, & vision insurance that starts the first of the month after you join the team
• Invest in your future – 401(k) Plan – Immediately vested employer contributions; no matching required
• Work hard, play hard – we offer a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy and observe ALL ten (10) federal holidays
• Pawsitively pawesome – Pet Insurance (because our little critters are part of our families, too!)
• Invest in your education – Tuition reimbursement, internal training programs, & company-sponsored industry certifications
• Be part of a dynamic and collaborative work environment recently ranked by The Washington Post as a Top Work Place in 2019 & 2020!
• Have fun and celebrate and give back – Team building activities, community volunteering, quarterly HQ days, & an offsite annual awards banquet

ABOUT US

NetImpact Strategies Inc. (NetImpact) has been a Trusted Advisor driving impact through digital transformation for the Federal Government for over a decade. We solve complex problems with innovation and agility to create meaningful, transformative, and enduring change. As Trusted Advisors, NetImpact professionals partner with customer agencies to deliver solutions that empower them to not only meet their missions but also realize their strategic vision through agile, outcome-focused solutions addressing both strategic and tactical requirements. We design and implement comprehensive, tailored solutions that are both mindful of the client's culture and organizational dynamics. NetImpact’s core values and commitment to a customer and results-oriented delivery approach has propelled our growth and enabled us to deliver impactful value across Strategic Consulting, Process Automation, Cloud, DevSecOps, Data and Analytics, and Cyber Security for the Federal Government.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTE

NetImpact Strategies is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (“ADA”), and applicable state and local laws. It is NetImpact’s policy not to discriminate against any qualified person or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual’s disability. Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, NetImpact will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made NetImpact aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause undue hardship to NetImpact. If you are an applicant and need reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within NetImpact, or request reasonable accommodation to utilize NetImpact’s online employment application, please contact careers@netimpactstrategies.com.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

NetImpact is committed to the development of a creative, diverse, and inclusive work environment. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at NetImpact will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. NetImpact does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local laws (referred to as "protected status").