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

Position: Atlassian Application Architect & Administrator III (TS/SCI Clearance Required)
## Atlassian Application Architect & Administrator III (TS/SCI Clearance Required)
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Louisville, COtime type:
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Posted Yesterday job requisition :
R25833#
** Sierra Space Careers:
** At Sierra Space, we build the missions and systems that keep our world secure in the domain above Earth.

Sierra Space team members share a spirit of innovation and collaboration and a belief that we can deliver on the boldest missions in space today. Together with our customers, we aim to safeguard our nation, sustain human presence in space, and secure the freedom of operations in low Earth orbit and beyond.

Our success is measured by the trust of those who rely on what we build and deliver, and our technologies keep the United States and its allies mission-ready throughout space.

We are mission-driven, and together, we are an extraordinary team.#
** 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.#
** About You
** Our mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space-based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security. We seek individuals who are passionate about innovating beyond boundaries and relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect, preserve and empower – to join us in this critical mission.

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.
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* Minimum Qualifications:

*** Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or Masters +3 yrs 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
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** 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).## Compensation:

Pay Range:$ - $Your actual base compensation will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal equity and market…