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Senior Systems Administrator (R5378)

Shield AI· Enterprise Operations Division – Enterprise Technology Services
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Hybrid (San Diego, California), Hybrid (Dallas, Texas), Hybrid (Washington, D.C.)$97k - $140kFull Time EmployeePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Senior Atlassian Administrator (Cloud) with deep API integrations and automation to extend Jira and Confluence capabilities, including REST APIs, automation, marketplace apps, and enterprise system integrations. Based in San Diego, Dallas, or Washington, D.C.

Responsibilities

  • Administer and support Atlassian Cloud products (Jira Software, Jira Service Management, and Confluence).
  • Design, configure, and optimize workflows, schemes, automation rules, and governance controls.
  • Develop and maintain REST API integrations, webhooks, and automation solutions.
  • Build and manage integrations with enterprise systems (e.g., DevOps toolchains, CI/CD platforms, identity providers, and collaboration tools).
  • Configure, manage, and support marketplace applications.
  • Administer Atlassian Access (SSO, SCIM provisioning, and security policies).
  • Design advanced dashboards, complex JQL queries, and executive-level reporting solutions.
  • Implement and maintain data synchronization strategies between Atlassian and external systems.
  • Perform system audits, health checks, and performance monitoring.
  • Develop technical documentation, standards, and integration guidelines.
  • Support cloud migrations and post-migration optimization initiatives.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of Atlassian administration experience.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Atlassian Cloud environments.
  • Proven experience with Atlassian REST APIs, webhooks and automation frameworks, ScriptRunner (or similar automation tools), and integration with DevOps toolchains.Advanced knowledge of Jira workflows, schemes, permissions, and configurations.
  • Experience administering Atlassian Access (SSO, SCIM, and security controls).
  • Advanced JQL expertise and dashboard/report development.
  • Working knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
  • Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Skills

Required:Atlassian Cloud administrationREST API integrationsAutomation (ScriptRunner or similar)JQL and dashboardsAtlassian AccessAgile/Scrum

Benefits

  • Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
  • Temporary employee offer package includes temporary benefits after 60 days of employment
  • Salary compensation influenced by skill set, experience, licenses and certifications, and location
  • Offers contingent on cleared background and possible reference check
  • Equal opportunity employer with accommodations available
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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