Job Description
Position : Enterprise Systems Administrator II- JIRA Admin
Location: Dearborn, MI-Hybrid
Mode of Hire: Full Time
Job Description:
Summary:
- We are seeking a skilled and experienced Jira Cloud Administrator to help manage and maintain our Jira Cloud instance , ensuring optimal performance, security, and usability for our teams.
- You will be responsible for all aspects of Jira Cloud administration, including project manipulation , workflow configuration, user access , and integration with other Atlassian tools.
- A solid understanding of Confluence administration is also desirable, and experience with Azure Identity and Access Management ( IAM ) is a plus.
- This role requires a proactive problem solver with excellent communication skills and a passion for enabling teams to work efficiently.
What You'll Do:
- Advis e , Coach Technical Solutions , primary leveraging Jira and Confluence .
- A ctively participat ing with Vehicle Development Engineering / Operations Teams
- workflows and processes to gain firsthand insights into their usage patterns, challenges, and opportunities for improvement . On site (3 days/week) in Palo Alto, CA or Irvine, CA. (Remote may be considered for top 5%).
- Support and Troubleshooting: Provide technical support to Jira Cloud users and troubleshoot issues in a timely and effective manner.
- Jira Cloud Administration: Manage and maintain our Jira Cloud instance, including user management, permission schemes, custom fields, workflows, and screens.
- Documentation and Education: Create and maintain documentation for Jira Cloud processes, configurations, and best practices.
- Develop and deliver training sessions for new and existing users along using documentation and training resources
- Automation and Optimization: Implement and maintain Jira Cloud automation
- Security Management: Implement and enforce Jira Cloud security best practices to protect data from unauthorized access and cyber threats.
- Confluence Administration: Provide basic administration support for Confluence, including managing spaces, pages, and permissions.
- I dentity A ccess Management (Desired) : Support Jira user access controls
- knowledge of single sign on (SSO) and user provisioning is beneficial .
- Process Improvement: Actively identify areas for process improvement within Jira and Confluence environments. Analyze existing workflows and configurations to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
- Develop and implement solutions to optimize processes, improve user experienc e, and enhance team productivity.
Minimal Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Information Technology, Computer Science) or equivalent experience.
- 5 + years of experience administering Jira Cloud Suite (Jira Software, Jira Service Management [JSM]) in a professional environment.
- In depth knowledge of Jira Cloud features, functionality, and best practices.
- Experience with Jira Cloud automation tools
- Strong understanding of Jira Cloud security principles and practices.
- Successful track record of advising enterprise teams on the best practices to leverage Jira to accomplish their business objectives
- A learning mindset and curiosity.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to convey complex technical information to non technical audiences.
- An effective relationship builder and able to influence without authority.
- An eagerness to work cross functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high performing team.
- Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
Job Tags
Full time, 3 days per week,