Senior DevOps​/Jira Platform Engineer

Senior Dev Ops / Jira Platform Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Dev Ops / Jira Platform Engineer to support enterprise‑wide Agile transformation and toolchain modernization within a secure federal environment. The ideal candidate will be a hands‑on technical leader with expertise in Jira administration, integrations with Git Lab and Service Now, and Agile delivery enablement across multiple teams.

You will own Jira SaaS in Atlassian Gov Cloud (AGC), lead migrations from Azure Dev Ops to Jira, and build robust integrations that connect development, operations, and IT service management workflows.

• Administer, configure, and optimize Jira SaaS (AGC) for enterprise‑scale use.
• Design and implement custom integrations between Jira, Git Lab, and Service Now using REST APIs, webhooks, and Okta SSO.
• Develop and maintain Jira governance frameworks, permission models, custom workflows, and automation rules.
• Lead the migration of Azure Dev Ops projects to Jira, ensuring data integrity and minimal disruption.
• Implement Agile metrics (velocity, cycle time, burndown) and dashboards for leadership visibility.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional Dev Ops and Agile teams to standardize tooling, CI/CD pipelines, and reporting.
• Create and maintain documentation, training materials, and SOPs for Jira operations and integrations.
• Support after‑hours maintenance, change control, and compliance reporting as required.

• 8+ years total IT experience with at least 3 years in Jira administration and Dev Ops tools integration.
• Proven experience building REST API or webhook‑based integrations between Jira, Git Lab, and Service Now.
• Hands‑on scripting ability in Python, JavaScript, or Power Shell for automation and integration tasks.
• Experience with Okta, OAuth, or other SSO/SAML solutions.
• Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe frameworks.
• Experience migrating from Azure Dev Ops → Jira, including work items, attachments, and permissions.
• U.S. Citizenship (must be able to work on‑site at a federal facility in DC).

• Atlassian Certified (ACP‑620, ACP‑120, or ACP‑420).
• Experience with Confluence, Bitbucket, or Atlassian Marketplace apps.
• Familiarity with FedRAMP, FISMA, or other federal security frameworks.
• Strong background in CI/CD pipelines, Dev Sec Ops , and cloud automation.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Washington, DC $70,000.00‑$80,000.00 3 days ago