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Echo IT Solutions, Inc.

Jira Admin

San Jose, CA · On-site

This role goes beyond standard JIRA administration and requires significant handson experience in scripting, development, Jira Automation and largescale migration activities Role Overview: The Jira ...

Centraprise Corp

JIRA Administrator

Chicago, IL

JIRA Administrator Mandatory skills: o Extensive experience with Atlassian Jira Software/Server and Jira Service Management Data Center Edition (4+ years) o Extensive experience building Automation ...

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Leidos

JIRA Administrator

Washington, DC

$73.45K - $132.78K/yr

Design, implement, and maintain Jira automation (native and plugins such as ScriptRunner). * Develop standardized workflows to ensure consistency, traceability, and compliance. * Analyze and improve ...

Booz Allen Hamilton

Jira Administrator

Arlington, VA

Build and maintain automation solutions, such as Jira Automation or ScriptRunner to reduce manual processes and improve operational efficiency * Develop advanced dashboards and reporting using JQL ...

APC Integrated Services

Jira Admin

Chesterfield, MO · On-site

Design and maintain advanced Jira automation * Build and refine SLA rules, notification schemes, and escalation logic * Automate ticket routing, compliance checks, and operational workflows

HR Pundits

Jira Engineer

San Jose, CA · Hybrid

This role requires strong Jira administration capabilities, including automation and scripting, along with solid organizational and communication skills to ensure smooth operations and user support.

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How much do jira automation jobs pay per year?

As of May 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for jira automation in the United States is $116,607.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $91,500.00 and $139,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Jira Automation vs Jira Administrator?

AspectJira AutomationJira Administrator
Primary RoleConfiguring and managing automation rules within JiraManaging overall Jira system, user permissions, workflows
Skills NeededKnowledge of Jira automation rules, scripting, troubleshootingAdmin skills, user management, system configuration
CertificationsJira Software Administrator, Atlassian certificationsJira Administrator certifications, Atlassian certifications
Work EnvironmentTypically part of a Jira or DevOps team, focused on automation tasksSystem administration team, managing Jira instances

Jira Automation specialists focus on creating and maintaining automation rules to streamline workflows, while Jira Administrators oversee the entire Jira environment, including user management and system configuration. Both roles require Atlassian certifications and work closely within Jira-centric teams, but their scope and responsibilities differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Jira Automation job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 48% Full Time, 29% Part Time, 21% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $116,607 per year, or $56.1 per hour.

Jira Admin

Echo IT Solutions, Inc.

San Jose, CA • On-site

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Posted 8 days ago

Job description

This role goes beyond standard JIRA administration and requires significant handson experience in scripting, development, Jira Automation and largescale migration activities

 

Role Overview:

The Jira Support Engineer will be responsible for administering, configuring, and supporting Jira environments for business and technical teams. This role requires strong Jira administration capabilities, including automation and scripting, along with solid organizational and communication skills to ensure smooth operations and user support.

 

Technical Skills

  • Handson experience with Jira administration (minimum 3–5 years preferred).
  • Strong understanding of Jira workflows, schemes, permission management, and configurations.
  • Experience in Jira automation (Automation for Jira, ScriptRunner, or similar).
  • Knowledge of scripting languages such as Groovy, JavaScript, or Python is a plus.
  • Basic understanding of Confluence integration is preferred.

 

Organizational & Functional Skills

  • Excellent analytical and problemsolving skills.
  • Ability to understand business processes and map them into Jira workflows.
  • Strong communication and documentation abilities.

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