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Position Overview
LaunchTech is 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. In this role, you will support the administration and operational management of Atlassian applications including Jira, Confluence, and Jira Align in secure IL5 and IL6 environments while assisting senior administrators with system maintenance, troubleshooting, and user support.
What You’ll Be DoingThe Junior Atlassian Administrator will:
Support the lead administrator in managing Atlassian applications including Jira, Confluence, and Jira Align in IL5 and IL6 environments
Assist with day-to-day operational administration of Atlassian platforms
Support user account management, access provisioning, and permissions administration
Perform routine system checks and assist with troubleshooting platform issues
Assist with application updates, security patching, and STIG compliance activities under the guidance of the lead administrator
Provide basic back-end configuration support for Jira and Confluence environments
Serve as a support contact for users, helping troubleshoot issues and collect information for escalation when needed
Help prepare and track REMEDY-based Change Requests for updates, installations, and configuration changes
Support incident resolution by collaborating with team members to address user support tickets
Assist in gathering requirements and feedback from users and system owners for minor configuration changes and improvements
Must have 6 months or more of systems administration experience
Must possess a current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (such as CompTIA Security CE or higher)
Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance
Experience with Atlassian tools such as Jira or Confluence, or other ticket-tracking systems
Basic understanding of IT administration concepts including system patching, user permissions, and application configuration
Experience in a customer-facing or user support role
Familiarity with cloud environments such as Microsoft Azure
LaunchTech is built on a single standard: Excellence, Period.
Join a mission-focused engineering team delivering advanced IT, systems engineering, and mission support capabilities for national defense programs.
We offer competitive benefits, including:
Medical, Dental, and Vision
401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Professional development opportunities
And more
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.