Jira Solutions Specialist

the 363rd Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Wing (ISRW) and Air Combat Command Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Major Command. As a member of the ISR Wing, it will be your mission to support the design and manipulation of Atlassian products. The contractor will develop and maintain the capabilities of a combined Jira and Confluence environment. Applicant will work closely with the rest of the organization and external business teams to effectively support the unit's mission. Successful candidate will have a background in support to information technology development and a broad background in information technology. Candidate must be personable, professional, ethical, and maintain a positive attitude. The work for this position will be performed in a Special Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) located at Langley AFB Hampton, VA.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Works independently to achieve day-to-day objectives with significant impact on operational results or project deliverables.

• Communicates with internal and client project team members. Works to implement solution designs and/or processes.

• Lead unit's efforts to manage workflows and develop solutions to streamline or automate processes.

• Evaluate, recommend, and implement Jira plug-ins as they fit into integration workflows.

• Determine ways to optimize/improve Jira and Confluence

• Develop solutions that adhere to industry best practices for security, change, and release management.

• Document and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for EPMS.

• Create technical documentation and conduct end user training for EPMS.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in IT or related field and 4+ years of relevant experience. Additional years of related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science or Engineering. 6 years additional experience may substitute for a degree.

• 4+ years of experience working with the military and Intel Community

• 5+ years of experience in information technology

• Hands-on Knowledge with Jira/Confluence.

• Core Java, XML, JSP, SQL experience

• Hands-on Knowledge of public cloud technology

• Experience administering and hardening Windows/Linux systems

• Experience using ScriptRunner and implementing Scripts

• Familiar with Atlassian software

• Familiarity with Active Directory and how it interfaces with Jira.

• Familiarity with Active Directory and how it interfaces with Jira

Preferred Experience/Skills

• AWS Security Engineering Course

• DoD 8570 IAT Level II Compliant

• Experience with Air Force ISR operations

What We Offer

Leidos invests in you: competitive benefits, continuous learning, and a culture fueled by collaboration and respect. You'll work side by side with mission partners shaping tomorrow's defense landscape.

EIO2024

At Leidos, we don't want someone who "fits the mold"-we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, "what's next?" before the dust settles on "what's now."

If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2... good. You'll fit right in.

Original Posting:
October 30, 2025

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:
Pay Range $72,150.00 - $130,425.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit https://www.Leidos.com .

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at https://www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .

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If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission .

Commitment to Non-Descrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.