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Jira Solution Architect

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Mc Lean, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/31/2026
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McLean, VA

Job Description:

JIRA Architect

Skills: Digital: Cloud Service Management

Exp: 10 & Above

Role Descriptions: Job Summary-

We are seeking a JIRA Architect to lead the architecture| design| and execution of Jira cloud migration in a complex enterprise environment. This role will own end-to-end Jira platform strategy| including governance| configuration standards| integrations| security| performance| and operating model ensuring a scalable| compliant| and high-performing Jira Cloud ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities- Architecture Strategy Define Jira platform architecture and target-state design for Jira Cloud (and related Atlassian cloud services as applicable).Establish standards for project configuration| issue type schemes| workflows| permissions| notifications| custom fields| and naming conventions.

Create and maintain platform governance| including admin operating model| change control| and configuration management.

Cloud Migration (Complex Environment) Lead migration planning and execution from Jira Server Data Center to Jira Cloud| including discovery| assessment| and migration waves.

Perform migration readiness analysis app compatibility| customizations| data quality| performance constraints| and compliance requirements.

Define migration approach for complex scenarios (e.g.| multiple instances| mergers| large datasets| regulated environments| high customization).

Coordinate cutover planning| rollback strategy| and post-migration validation.

Integrations Automation Architect integrations with enterprise systems (e.g.| CICD tools| ITSM| identity providers| monitoring| reporting BI).

Design and implement automation using Jira Automation and/ or scripting tools (where applicable) | ensuring maintainability and auditability.

Guide API-based integrations| webhooks| and data synchronization patterns.

Security| Compliance Identity Implement role-based access control and permissions aligned to enterprise security requirements.

Partner with security teams to ensure compliance with policies (e.g.| data residency| audit logging| retention| access reviews).

Support SSO identity integrations (e.g.| SAMLSCIM) and user lifecycle management.

Performance| Reliability Operations Ensure platform scalability and performance through configuration best practices and continuous optimization.

Define monitoring| incident response| and support processes for Jira Cloud operations.

Provide technical leadership for platform upgrades| app lifecycle management| and vendor coordination.

Required Qualifications-

Strong hands-on experience as a Jira Architect Jira Platform Lead in enterprise environments.

Proven experience delivering Jira Cloud migrations in complex| highly customized Jira ecosystems.

Deep knowledge of Jira configuration architecture Workflows| schemes| permissions| roles| screens| fields| issue security| notifications.

Experience with Atlassian administration and governance practices.

Strong understanding of integration patterns| APIs| and automation in Jira.

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