DevOps Engineer
Overview
Our client is a rapidly growing federal contractor. They are seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer. In this role you will configure, administer, automate, and maintain enterprise COTS applications, with a primary focus on the Atlassian Data Center Suite, while supporting accessibility, security, documentation, integrations, and user operations within a SAFe Agile environment. This role is remote, with occasional required travel to the DMV if a non-local candidate, or occasional onsite needs if a DMV local candidate. Per our client contract, Active Secret Clearance is required.
Responsibilities
Administer and support enterprise-grade COTS applications, including Jira Software, Jira Service Management, Confluence, Crowd, Bitbucket, and Bamboo. Conduct Section 508 compliance testing for new features and modifications to ensure accessibility standards are met. Maintain FISMA-related documentation and support Authority to Operate (ATO) activities by developing clear, compliant technical documentation. Develop and maintain user support and reference guides for both technical and non-technical audiences. Provide hands-on troubleshooting, plugin installation, application updates, and operational support for COTS tools. Query and maintain PostgreSQL-based application databases to support backend operations and configuration changes. Customize Jira workflows, permissions, issue types, screens, and fields to align with enterprise business processes. Automate and enhance Jira and Confluence functionality using Groovy, Python, or equivalent scripting languages. Design and implement enterprise-wide configuration standards for Atlassian applications to promote consistency across project structures, integrations, and permissions. Integrate COTS applications with other enterprise platforms using REST APIs and Atlassian native APIs to create seamless user workflows. Participate in Agile ceremonies, including PI Planning, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives, and Backlog Grooming. Train users on Atlassian best practices, resolve support requests, and support the adoption of new workflows and plugins.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications 7+ years of experience in DevOps or application administration, including direct experience supporting Atlassian Data Center products and other COTS applications. Strong experience administering Jira Software, Jira Service Management, Confluence, Crowd, Bitbucket, and Bamboo. Experience conducting Section 508 compliance testing for application features and modifications. Experience maintaining FISMA-related documentation and contributing to Authority to Operate (ATO) activities. Experience developing technical documentation and user support/reference guides for both technical and non-technical audiences. Hands-on experience troubleshooting, installing plugins, performing application updates, and providing operational support for COTS tools. Experience working with PostgreSQL-based application databases, including querying and maintaining databases for backend operations and configuration changes. Experience customizing Jira workflows, permissions, issue types, screens, and fields based on enterprise business requirements. Experience using Groovy, Python, or equivalent scripting languages to automate and extend Jira and Confluence functionality. Experience establishing enterprise configuration standards for Atlassian applications, including project structures, integrations, and permissions. Experience integrating COTS applications with enterprise platforms using REST APIs and Atlassian native APIs. Experience working in Agile environments and participating in PI Planning, Sprint Reviews, Retrospectives, and Backlog Grooming. Strong user training, troubleshooting, and support skills, with the ability to promote adoption of new workflows and plugins. Active Secret clearance or higher. Check out our Referral Program!The Squires Group will pay you for every qualified professional that you refer and we place. If you see a position posted by The Squires Group and know the perfect person for the job, please send us your referral. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/squiresreferral. #LI-EK #LI-Remote #CJ