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Atlassian/Jira Admin Atlanta, Georgia Remote Primary Responsibilities: โ€ข Collaborate with customers, Business Analysts, developers, admins, and cross-functional teams to collect requirements and ...

Senior Atlassian Engineer

Alexandria, VA

$111.80K - $153.60K/yr

Architect, design, implement, and administer Atlassian tools including Jira and Confluence to support enterprise workflow, collaboration, and reporting needs. * Configure, customize, and maintain ...

Senior Atlassian Engineer

Alexandria, VA ยท On-site

$111.80K - $153.60K/yr

Architect, design, implement, and administer Atlassian tools including Jira and Confluence to support enterprise workflow, collaboration, and reporting needs. * Configure, customize, and maintain ...

Atlassian Support Engineer

Seattle, WA ยท On-site

$90K - $130K/yr

Administer and maintain the Atlassian suite of tools, including JIRA, JSM and Confluence Data Center and associated plugins/add-ons - serving as Tier 1 and 2 support (access, workflows, screens ...

Atlassian Support Engineer

Seattle, WA ยท On-site

$90K - $130K/yr

Administer and maintain the Atlassian suite of tools, including JIRA, JSM and Confluence Data Center and associated plugins/add-ons - serving as Tier 1 and 2 support (access, workflows, screens ...

Senior Atlassian Engineer

Alexandria, VA ยท On-site

$111.80K - $153.60K/yr

Architect, design, implement, and administer Atlassian tools including Jira and Confluence to support enterprise workflow, collaboration, and reporting needs. * Configure, customize, and maintain ...

Senior Atlassian Engineer

Alexandria, VA ยท On-site

$111.80K - $153.60K/yr

Architect, design, implement, and administer Atlassian tools including Jira and Confluence to support enterprise workflow, collaboration, and reporting needs. * Configure, customize, and maintain ...

Senior Atlassian Engineer

Gaithersburg, MD

$112.90K - $155K/yr

Architect, design, implement, and administer Atlassian tools including Jira and Confluence to support enterprise workflow, collaboration, and reporting needs. * Configure, customize, and maintain ...

Senior Atlassian Engineer

Gaithersburg, MD

$112.90K - $155K/yr

Architect, design, implement, and administer Atlassian tools including Jira and Confluence to support enterprise workflow, collaboration, and reporting needs. * Configure, customize, and maintain ...

Administer and maintain the Atlassian suite of tools, including JIRA, JSM and Confluence Data Center and associated plugins/add-ons - serving as Tier 1 and 2 support (access, workflows, screens ...

Senior Atlassian Engineer

Gaithersburg, MD

$112.90K - $155K/yr

Architect, design, implement, and administer Atlassian tools including Jira and Confluence to support enterprise workflow, collaboration, and reporting needs. * Configure, customize, and maintain ...

Senior Atlassian Engineer

Alexandria, VA

$111.80K - $153.60K/yr

Architect, design, implement, and administer Atlassian tools including Jira and Confluence to support enterprise workflow, collaboration, and reporting needs. * Configure, customize, and maintain ...

Senior Atlassian Engineer

Alexandria, VA

$111.80K - $153.60K/yr

Architect, design, implement, and administer Atlassian tools including Jira and Confluence to support enterprise workflow, collaboration, and reporting needs. * Configure, customize, and maintain ...

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How much do atlassian admin jobs pay per hour?

As of May 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for atlassian admin in the United States is $36.33, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $50.96 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Atlassian Admin, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Atlassian Admin, you need in-depth knowledge of Atlassian tools (such as Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket), experience with workflow customization, and a background in IT or computer science. Familiarity with system integrations, automation plugins, user management, and certifications like Atlassian Certified Jira Administrator are highly beneficial. Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills help you effectively support users and manage multiple projects. These skills ensure seamless tool performance, efficient collaboration, and alignment with organizational processes.

What are some common challenges faced by Atlassian Admins when managing multiple projects and users across different teams?

Atlassian Admins often encounter challenges related to balancing the diverse needs of various teams, such as customizing workflows, permissions, and project configurations while maintaining system consistency and security. Keeping up with frequent product updates and integrating Atlassian tools (like Jira and Confluence) with other systems can also be demanding. Effective communication and collaboration with project managers, developers, and stakeholders are essential to ensure that changes support productivity without disrupting existing processes.

What is an Atlassian Admin?

An Atlassian Admin is a professional responsible for configuring, managing, and maintaining Atlassian software products such as Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket within an organization. Their duties include user management, permissions setup, workflow customization, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring the security and reliability of Atlassian tools. Atlassian Admins also help teams use these tools effectively for project tracking, collaboration, and documentation. They often provide support, training, and best practices to end users and collaborate with IT teams to integrate Atlassian products with other systems.

What is the difference between Atlassian Admin vs Jira Administrator?

AspectAtlassian AdminJira Administrator
CertificationsTypically Atlassian Certified Admin or similarOften Jira-specific certifications, like Atlassian Certified Jira Project Administrator
Work EnvironmentManages multiple Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)Focuses primarily on Jira platform configuration and management
Employer & Industry UsageUsed across various industries managing multiple Atlassian productsPrimarily in organizations heavily reliant on Jira for project management

While both roles involve managing Atlassian tools, an Atlassian Admin oversees a broader range of Atlassian products, whereas a Jira Administrator specializes specifically in Jira platform setup, customization, and maintenance.

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Junior Atlassian Administrator (Redstone Arsenal)

Junior Atlassian Administrator (Redstone Arsenal)

Launch Tech

Huntsville, AL โ€ข On-site

$75K - $100K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago


Job description

Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO or Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL
Clearance Required: Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
Travel Required: Up to 10%
LaunchTech is a veteran-owned company that prides itself on delivering service before self and excellence in all we do. We are seeking dynamic professionals who embody our core values of Integrity, Commitment, and Excellence to join our growing Crew in support of our customers across the federal, state, and commercial markets.
We are seeking a Junior Atlassian Administrator to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. This position is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring administrator to develop deep expertise in Atlassian products and enterprise system management.
What You'll Be Doing
  • Support our lead administrator in managing our Atlassian applications (Jira, Confluence, Jira Align) in IL5 and IL6 environments.
  • Learn to handle the day-to-day operational tasks essential to our mission's success.
  • Assist with user account management, perform routine system checks, apply patches and updates under supervision, and help resolve user-reported issues.
  • Assist in the day-to-day administration of Jira, Confluence, and Jira Align, including back-end support tasks, basic configuration, and user account creation under the guidance of the lead administrator.
  • Serve as a key support contact for users and team members, helping to troubleshoot issues and gather information for the lead administrator.
  • Help prepare and track Remedy-based Change Requests for application updates, installations, and other modifications as part of the change management process.
  • Support the lead administrator in performing routine application updates, security patching, and STIG updates to ensure system compliance and health.
  • Collaborate with team members to resolve user support tickets and assist in gathering information from customers and system owners for minor requirement updates.

The successful candidate will:
  • Have a methodical approach to problem-solving and a keen eye for detail.

What You Bring
Basic Requirements:
  • Must have 6, or more, months of systems administration experience
  • Must have a current DoD 8570 Level II Certification such as CompTIA Security+ CE or higher
  • Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance

Desired Requirements:
  • Have experience with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence) or other ticket-tracking systems is a significant plus
  • Have a basic understanding of IT concepts, such as system patching, user permissions, and application configuration
  • Have experience in a customer-facing or user support role
  • Have a basic familiarity with cloud environments like Microsoft Azure is beneficial but not required
Why LaunchTech?
LaunchTech is built on a single standard: Excellence, Period.
Join a team supporting enterprise collaboration and workflow platforms that enable mission-critical engineering and operational teams across the Missile Defense Agency.
We offer:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Mission-driven work with opportunities to grow
  • And more
Ready to Join the LaunchTech Crew?
LaunchTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, protected veteran status, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
Visit www.welaunchtech.com to learn more about how we deliver Excellence, Period.