Sr Jira Admin

Job Description: Candidates must be U.S. citizens able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment. Senior Jira Administrator / Agile Lead

Location: Reston, Virginia (Onsite)

Employment Type: Full-TimeFor immediate consideration, please email your most up-to-date resume to Genesis at [email protected]RequirementsU.S. Citizenship Required Active TS/SCI or Active Top Secret with SCI Eligibility Verifiable in DISSStrong experience administering and configuring Jira in an enterprise environment

Position Overview: We're seeking a Senior Jira Administrator / Agile Lead to join a high-visibility, mission-critical government program in Reston, VA. This is an exciting opportunity to support impactful initiatives while serving as a key resource for Jira administration, Agile team support, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on Jira expertise, experience working within Agile environments, and a passion for helping teams operate more efficiently in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.

Responsibilities: Support Agile teams by promoting collaboration, removing obstacles, and helping drive successful program execution. Facilitate or support Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and related team activities. Manage risks, dependencies, and action items while helping teams maintain delivery objectives. Administer, configure, and optimize Jira and other Atlassian tools to support program needs. Design and maintain Jira workflows, dashboards, boards, filters, permissions, and reporting solutions. Create and implement Jira automations to improve operational efficiency and streamline processes. Utilize JQL to develop advanced reporting, metrics, and visibility into program performance. Provide Jira administration support, troubleshooting, training, and best-practice guidance to users and stakeholders. Collaborate with technical teams, project leadership, and stakeholders to improve Agile processes and delivery outcomes. Configure and maintain user access, system settings, and Jira projects across multiple teams. Develop dashboards and reporting capabilities that provide meaningful insight into progress, capacity, velocity, and overall program health. Support integrations with development and collaboration tools as needed. Ensure compliance with organizational and security requirements while maintaining a reliable and effective Jira environment. Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications: Active TS/SCI clearance or active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility verifiable in DISS.Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.6+ years of experience supporting Agile software development, IT, or technology-focused programs. Strong hands-on experience administering and configuring Jira in an enterprise environment. Experience creating and managing Jira workflows, dashboards, boards, filters, permissions, reporting, and automation. Experience utilizing JQL for reporting, metrics, and operational visibility. Experience working within Agile, Scrum, or SAFe environments. Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills. Preferred

Qualifications: Atlassian Jira Administrator Certification. Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), SAFe, or similar Agile certification. Experience supporting DevSecOps, software development, or cloud-based environments. Experience integrating Jira with development and collaboration tools. Previous experience supporting federal government programs.#Clearance #ClearedEEO Employer Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including Clearly Rateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a Support Linc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide. Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.

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