# Jira Admin

> ProArch · Atlanta, United States (Remote) · Contract · Posted 2026-09-16

**Salary:** USD 140,000–160,000

**Workplace:** remote

**Department:** Team Extension

## Description

• Support and maintain both self-hosted and Atlassian Cloud (SaaS) environments as needed, with migration readiness and hybrid expertise.

• Manage user permissions, projects, workflows, schemes, plugins, and integrations.

• Administer Confluence spaces, templates, and macros; manage permissions and integrations with Jira and external systems.

• Ensure system reliability, uptime, performance, and backups.

• Support the transition to or coexistence with Atlassian Cloud, including user provisioning, SSO integration (Okta, Azure AD), and cloud-based app support.

**Process Automation & Tooling**:

• Support team initiatives by automating common processes and reporting.

• Implement best practices for issue tracking, agile boards, SLAs, and project templates.

• Integrate Jira/Confluence with other tools like Azure DevOps.

• Administer and customize apps like ScriptRunner, Automation for Jira, Insight/Assets, etc.

• Build lightweight automations and integrations using REST API, Groovy, and automation rules.

**User & Service Support:**

• Respond to service desk tickets related to Jira/Confluence and other supported tools.

• Provide user training, documentation, and technical support to internal teams.

**Team Collaboration:**

• Work closely with stakeholders from Engineering, Security, and Operations.

• Contribute to internal projects such as access automation, or policy implementations.

• Assist with other tools and platforms under the Enterprise Operations scope.

## Requirements

• 7+ years of experience as a Jira/Confluence Administrator, preferably in a self-hosted environment.

• Proficiency with Jira project/workflow configurations, custom fields, dashboards, permission schemes.

• Experience with Linux system administration, scripting (Bash, Python), and application monitoring.

• Familiarity with ITSM or agile workflows.

• Comfortable supporting users and resolving technical tickets.

• Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills, with a proven record of cross-functional teamwork.

• Proven ability to deliver high-quality, maintainable solutions in a fast-paced environment.

• Demonstrated commitment to ownership, continuous improvement, and being a reliable, respectful team member.

**Preferred qualifications:**

• Atlassian Certifications (ACP-100, ACP-120, ACP-200)

• Experience supporting both Atlassian Server/Data Center and Cloud

• Familiarity with Agile/DevOps toolchains (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitLab, CI/CD systems)

• Familiarity with SSO/IDP integration (e.g., Okta, Azure AD)

• Experience with ScriptRunner, REST API, or automation tools

## Apply

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