Senior Jira Administrator

Tata Consultancy Services

Senior Jira Administrator at Technical Consulting Solutions managing Jira for GMD program. Collaborating with engineers and customizing workflows in classified environments in Huntsville, AL.

Posted 4/26/2026full-timeHuntsville • Alabama • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleLinuxPythonVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Install, configure, and maintain Jira software and related plugins.
Customize Jira workflows, screens, fields, and dashboards to meet business requirements.
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and implement Jira solutions.
Provide support and troubleshooting for Jira-related issues.
Perform upgrades and migrations of Jira software.
Develop and maintain documentation for Jira systems and processes.
Stay current on Jira best practices and new features to optimize system performance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

8 Years with Bachelor of Science; 6 Years with Masters; 3 Years with PhD; or 12 years of related experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
Current DoD Secret Security Clearance
Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (i.e., Security+, CISSP, etc.)
In-depth knowledge of Jira software and its capabilities.
Strong understanding of software development processes.
Proven experience as a Jira System Administrator or similar role.
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong communication and documentation skills
Jira Administrator certification is a plus.
Scripting using Bash, PowerCLI, PowerShell
Experience with Dell Powerstore storage solutions
Experience with Veeam Backup and Replication
Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V)
Knowledge of scripting and automation (e.g., Ansible Automation, Python)
Experience configuring Confluence and Atlassian tools
Experience with administration of Linux and Windows devices

Benefits

Comp & perks

Strong benefits
Work-life balance
401(k)

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Hard Skills & Tools

Jira softwarescriptingBashPowerCLIPowerShellDell PowerstoreVeeam Backup and Replicationvirtualization technologiesAnsible AutomationPython

Soft Skills

troubleshootingproblem-solvingindependent workteam collaborationcommunicationdocumentation

Certifications

DoD Secret Security ClearanceDoD 8570 IAT Level II CertificationJira Administrator certification