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Quiet Professionals LLC

JIRA Administrator

Tampa, FL · On-site

Required Qualifications and Experience The contractor shall provide personnel who meet one of the ... Configuring JIRA workflows and managing issue tracking systems. * Integrating JIRA with GitLab ...

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As of Jun 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for jira contractor in the United States is $48.90, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $33.17 and $61.30 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Jira Contractor vs Jira Developer?

AspectJira ContractorJira Developer
CredentialsExperience with Jira, certifications like Atlassian Certified Jira Project AdministratorProficiency in Jira, plus coding skills in scripting or API integration
Work EnvironmentContract-based, project-specific, often consulting firms or client sitesFull-time or part-time employment within development teams
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by organizations needing Jira setup, customization, or managementUsed by software development teams to build and maintain applications
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles related to Jira setup and managementUnderstanding roles involving Jira development and customization

The main difference is that a Jira Contractor typically focuses on configuring, managing, and maintaining Jira systems on a contractual basis, while a Jira Developer is involved in customizing and extending Jira functionalities through development work. Both roles require familiarity with Jira, but their focus and responsibilities differ based on technical depth and employment type.

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Infographic showing various Jira Contractor job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 42% Full Time, and 58% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $101,702 per year, or $48.9 per hour.
JIRA Administrator

JIRA Administrator

Quiet Professionals LLC

Tampa, FL • On-site

Full-time

Posted 28 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Deploy and configure JIRA as the centralized ticketing system for tracking task assignments, deliverables, and performance metrics across all work orders.

  • Integrate JIRA with other collaboration tools to ensure seamless data sharing and automated status updates.

  • Submit the JIRA System Implementation & Integration Report detailing system setup, integrations, and usage efficiency, and maintain 99% uptime for JIRA services.

Job description

Position Summary

The JIRA Administrator supports mission-critical objectives under the referenced work order by configuring, managing, and optimizing JIRA as the primary ticketing system for Work Order tracking and workflow automation. This role ensures collaboration, workflow automation, and real-time visibility into the status of deliverables across all program work orders.

This future opportunity is contingent upon award.

Job Description

  • The JIRA Administrator is responsible for deploying and configuring JIRA as the centralized ticketing system for tracking task assignments, deliverables, and performance metrics across all work orders.
  • The position requires integrating JIRA with other collaboration tools ensuring seamless data sharing and automated status updates.
  • Administrators will configure JIRA workflows, manage issue tracking systems, and integrate with GitLab, Confluence, or other DevOps tools.
  • The role includes submitting the JIRA System Implementation & Integration Report detailing system setup, integrations, and usage efficiency, and maintaining 99% uptime for JIRA services.

Required Qualifications and Experience

The contractor shall provide personnel who meet one of the following requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; or
  • A minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in JIRA administration.

Candidates must have demonstrated experience in the following areas:

  • Configuring JIRA workflows and managing issue tracking systems.
  • Integrating JIRA with GitLab, Confluence, or other DevOps tools.
  • Implementing Agile methodologies and dashboard customization.
  • Service-level agreement (SLA) monitoring and performance tracking.
  • Workflow development, permission management, and automation.

Required Skills and Competencies

  • Expertise in JIRA administration, workflow development, and permission management.
  • Working knowledge of integrations with DevOps tools (GitLab, Confluence).
  • Proficiency in Agile methodologies and dashboard customization.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to support issue resolution and system performance enhancements.
  • Ability to ensure SLA monitoring and maintain system performance standards.

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Atlassian Certified JIRA Administrator (Preferred, Not Required)
  • ITIL Foundation Certification (Preferred, Not Required)

Clearance Requirement

  • The ability to obtain and maintain the required clearance as specified by the program.