CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)
Jira Lead Administrator
$102K–$138K
Chicago, IL +3 · On-site · Full-time · Posted Mar 6, 2026
- Location
- Chicago, IL
Remote
Hybrid
Detroit, MI - Experience
- 7 years in systems analysis and design; 3 years with Jira and Confluence administration; 3+ years with Bamboo and Bitbucket. An advanced degree in an appropriate field with an additional three years of relevant experience is also stated.
- Education
- An advanced degree in an appropriate field with an additional three years of relevant experience.
About the job
Leads administration and configuration of Atlassian tools, building workflows and collaboration sites to support business processes and CI/CD.
What you'll do
- Create custom Atlassian projects and configure tools for complex workflows and CI/CD.
- Create and maintain Jira and Confluence sites, including boards and documentation.
- Analyze, manage, and implement integrated Atlassian tools, plugins, and applications; advise stakeholders on process and systems improvements.
What they ask for
- 7 years’ experience in systems analysis and design of information systems programs.
- 3 years’ experience with Jira and Confluence administration.
- 3+ years’ experience of Bamboo and Bitbucket experience.
- Knowledge of Agile principles and applied best practices; must complete a stringent Background Investigation and obtain the required Government Security Clearance (moderate risk public trust).
Nice to have
- Atlassian certified Jira Administrator preferred.
- Experience with Government software development policies and procedures; client-facing communication experience; or Federal Agency issued security clearance.
Pay
USD 101,920–138,320 (per-year-salary) base salary
Tools
Atlassian, Jira, Confluence, Bamboo, Bitbucket, CI/CD, JQL, SAML
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