Platform Engineer

Cayuse Holdings

Atlassian Platform Engineer administering secure Jira, Confluence, JSM, and Crowd environments for Cayuse’s national security missions. Supporting compliance, identity integration, operations, and modernization.

Posted 8/18/2026full-timeWashington • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $134,000 - $136,386 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in administering and scaling Atlassian tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Crowd, with a strong focus on workflow design, automation, and compliance with FISMA/ATO standards. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage enterprise IT platforms effectively.

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Jira AdministrationConfluence AdministrationCrowd AdministrationFISMA/ATO ComplianceAgile/SAFe Methodologies

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Hard Skills

Workflow DesignAutomation ConfigurationPlugin/App Lifecycle ManagementLinux AdministrationRelational DatabasesPerformance MonitoringAccess ManagementIdentity ManagementTroubleshootingData Protection

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsStakeholder EngagementProblem-SolvingAnalytical SkillsTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Jira Service ManagementAtlassian Marketplace AppsMicrosoft Entra IDSSO/SAML IntegrationsMicrosoft Office SuiteAdobe Acrobat

Certifications & Qualifications

Top Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Enterprise IT PlatformsCollaboration EcosystemsDisaster RecoveryBackup/Restore StrategiesConfiguration Baselines

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxMySQLPostgres

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer and scale Jira, Confluence, Jira Service Management, and Crowd across multiple enclaves
Design, configure, and optimize workflows, fields, screens, schemes, dashboards, reports, templates, and permissions
Manage Atlassian Marketplace apps, including installation, configuration, upgrades, licensing, troubleshooting, and performance validation
Oversee access and identity management using Crowd, Microsoft Entra ID, and SSO/SAML integrations
Perform platform operations including upgrades, patches, deployments, backups, log management, and monitoring
Implement monitoring, alerting, and logging to identify performance, stability, and capacity issues
Partner with infrastructure and security teams on high availability, disaster recovery, and backup/restore strategies
Triage and resolve support tickets and provide tier 2/3 support
Develop knowledge articles, how-to guides, and training materials
Engage mission teams to translate requirements into scalable tool configurations
Support FISMA/ATO documentation, audits, and configuration baselines
Enforce security controls, least privilege, data protection, and logging requirements
Establish Atlassian standards, patterns, guardrails, and best practices
Collaborate with Agile, DevSecOps, and mission delivery teams to support Agile/SAFe processes
Identify automation, workflow efficiency, and user-experience improvements
Participate in roadmap planning, feature evaluation, capacity planning, and migration or modernization initiatives
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 5 years of experience supporting enterprise IT platforms or collaboration ecosystems
Hands-on experience administering enterprise Jira, Confluence, and Crowd
Experience with workflow and scheme design
Experience with automation rules and configuration
Experience with plugin/app installation, configuration, and lifecycle management
Familiarity with Linux administration, such as RHEL or CentOS
Familiarity with relational databases such as PostgreSQL and MySQL
Familiarity with FISMA/ATO compliance processes and associated documentation
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to engage stakeholders and collaborate across technical, mission, and leadership teams
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under evolving mission needs
Familiarity with Agile and/or SAFe delivery methodologies
Ability and willingness to work onsite in Washington, DC, 5 days per week
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
5+ years of relevant professional experience
Active Top Secret Security Clearance required
Must be able to pass a background check
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Proficient in Microsoft and Adobe toolsets, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Acrobat
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Wellness Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
Voluntary Life and AD&D options
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
Paid Time Off
May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes
May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays