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Location: San Diego, Frisco (TX), Washington DC, or Boston (hybrid/onsite as needed) Our client — a cutting-edge, venture-backed defense technology company recently ranked in Forbes’ Top 50 AI companies — is seeking a skilled Jira/Confluence Administrator to take full ownership of their Atlassian environment across both self-hosted and cloud deployments. This is a hands-on role focused on system administration, user support, and process automation on the Enterprise Operations team. It’s a great fit for someone who thrives in fast‑paced, mission‑driven environments and is looking for a long‑term home. *This is a contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a W2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our W2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.> Rate: $50 - $60 / hr. W2 Responsibilities Administer and support Jira & Confluence across self‑hosted and Atlassian environments (user management, workflows, schemes, plug‑ins, integrations, uptime, backups, migrations) Automate processes and reporting to support internal teams and leadership Build integrations via REST API, Groovy scripts, and automation rules (e.g., Azure DevOps) Respond to service desk tickets and provide hands‑on support to internal users Deliver internal training, documentation , and Atlassian best practices Collaborate closely with Engineering, Security, and Operations stakeholders Pitch in on adjacent platforms/tools supported by the Enterprise Ops team as needed Experience Requirements Required Background: 3+ years as a Jira/Confluence Administrator (self‑hosted experience preferred) Strong Jira configuration skills (projects, workflows, custom fields, permission schemes, dashboards) Linux administration & scripting experience ( Bash and/or Python ) Familiarity with ITSM or Agile team workflows Confident handling technical support tickets and end‑user communication Excellent documentation, ownership mindset, and cross‑functional collaboration skills Comfortable operating in fast‑moving, highly technical environments Bonus Experience Atlassian migrations or hybrid environment support Government, defense, or highly regulated environments Education Requirements Bachelor's Degree Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range. W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre‑tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked‑in state/locality. Job ID: Senior Level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Contract Job function Information Technology Industries Business Consulting and Services #J-18808-Ljbffr Eliassen Group

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