Atlassian Application Architect & Administrator III; TS​/SCI Clearance Required

About the Role

The Atlassian Application Architect & Administrator III is responsible for overseeing the installation, maintenance, and upgrade of Atlassian tools, specifically Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket. This role supports and contributes to the enterprise business or engineering application strategy, ensuring the smooth operation of IT systems, and leading continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

In this role, you will oversee and contribute to the configuration, upgrade, and long‑term operation of software while directing the operation and maintenance of software architecture and environments to support the IT needs of the business. A key responsibility will be to continuously assess and improve processes to enhance service quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. You will identify areas for improvement, develop improvement plans, and lead their implementation.

Additionally, you will support collaboration with external vendors and service providers to define contracted services and ensure they meet the agreed‑upon requirements of the business. Maintaining documentation of system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps will also be essential. You will provide technical support and training to end‑users as needed and stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure the company’s IT infrastructure remains current and effective.

As the Architect of the team, you will teach, mentor, and coach team members.

We’re looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

• Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or Master’s +3 years experience).
• Typically 5+ years of related experience.
• Certification: varies by business system.
• Deep understanding of IT systems, software configuration, CI/CD, engineering, and/or business processes.
• Proficiency in software environments and upgrades.
• An active U.S. TS/SCI clearance is required.

• Experience with cloud computing platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
• Proficiency in Atlassian automation tools.
• Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git Lab CI).
• Experience with database management systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana).
• Understanding of cybersecurity best practices and protocols.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).

Pay Range: $ – $

At Sierra Space, we are committed to your personal and professional development. We empower you to make profound and meaningful contributions and foster a vibrant culture of collaboration, where teamwork ignites breakthrough innovations.

We also offer a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, a 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, and more.

This role will remain posted until a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Sierra Space does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to Sierra Space team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of Sierra Space, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.

Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation related to applying for employment with Sierra Space or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.