Jira/Confluence Administrator

LinQuest is seeking a JIRA/Confluence Administrator to join our team in El Segundo, CA and take charge of managing and optimizing our JIRA and Confluence instances. The ideal candidate will be proficient in configuring, customizing, and maintaining these platforms to meet the specific needs of our organization.

LinQuest is the prime contractor on the MSEIT contract. By applying to this position, you are in consideration for LinQuest employment. However, you also have the option to be hired by one of our subcontractor teammates.

The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the Air Force's Space and Missiles System Center. We support the Air Force's acquisition of state-of-the-art Military Satellite Communications systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation's warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems.

Responsibilities:

• Administer JIRA and Confluence, including user management, permissions, workflows, and configurations.

• Customize JIRA workflows, fields, screens, and reports to align with our business processes and requirements.

• Configure Confluence spaces, templates, macros, and plugins to support effective collaboration and knowledge management.

• Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for JIRA and Confluence users, including training sessions and documentation.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand their needs and implement solutions in JIRA and Confluence.

• Stay current with industry best practices and new features/releases of JIRA and Confluence to continuously improve our systems.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

• 5+ years of work experience in JIRA/Confluence

• Proven experience as a JIRA/Confluence Administrator or similar role, with in-depth knowledge of JIRA and Confluence administration and configuration.

• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and experience implementing Agile workflows in JIRA.

• Familiarity with Confluence for documentation, knowledge management, and collaboration.

• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Groovy for JIRA ScriptRunner or Python for automation is a plus.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

• JIRA and/or Confluence certifications are desirable but not required.

• You must be authorized to work in the US and able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance for this position

Preferred Skills:

• A Secret security clearance is preferred for this position

Compensation: The salary for this position ranges from approximately $90,000 to $120,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications.

Benefits:

LinQuest offers comprehensive and competitive benefit offerings to our team members to include medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, company paid life insurance, and more! For additional information please visit: https://www.linquest.com/careers/our-benefits

Why LinQuest?

20 years of excellence from concept to capability.

LinQuest is a national security space leader that enables defense and intelligence missions through advanced digital solutions and the development, integration, and operation of mission control systems. As a recognized thought leader in Digital Engineering and Digital Transformation, LinQuest delivers the technical capability, innovation, agility, and operational expertise to accelerate our Nation's competitive advantage in space. From concept to capability, LinQuest architects integrate end-to-end solutions, enabling Digital Dominance for a Digital Space Force.