Systems Engineer (JIRA)

Planet Technologies, the Nation’s leading Microsoft services provider to the public sector, is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our growing team as Systems Engineer with strong JIRA experience. In this role, you will be supporting impactful projects that make a difference for our country. 

• Analyzes system requirements and ensures integration of hardware, software, and network components. 
• Builds and develops system architectures, engineering plans, and technical documentation. 
• Implements and manages system configurations, security protocols, and operating environments. 
• Installs, configures, tests, and maintains operating systems and application software. 
• Troubleshoots and resolves technical issues related to development and deployment
• Performs system upgrades and migrations
• Monitors system performance and recommends improvements for efficiency, scalability and security
• Creates and maintains documentation, including diagrams procedures and user manuals. 
• Ensures compliance with cybersecurity policies and federal IT standards. 
• Tests, integrates, and validates system activities. 
• Collaborate with technical team and stakeholders to ensure timelines and goals are met
• Producing briefings for leadership on a timely and regular basis

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or IT
• 8 years of experience in systems engineering, administration, or IT infrastructure support. 
• ITIL, Atlassian (JIRA) Certification preferred
• Previous testing, configuration and security implementation experience
• Experience monitoring systems to evaluate security, recommend options for scalability and efficiency
• Ability to create and maintain detailed documentation and user manuals
• Knowledge of cybersecurity compliance, federal IT policies and standards
• Ability to hold and maintain a Top Secret Clearance and work onsite in DC five days a week

Planet Technologies is the leading provider of Microsoft Consulting Services to public sector and commercial organizations. Planet has significant experience in deploying business intelligence, cloud services, unified communications, and systems management with an emphasis building, deploying, and managing custom solutions that transform the business operations of federal government agencies. 

Planet Technologies does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms and conditions of employment, or practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law. Federal Agency Clearance Requirements may require up to a 10-year background investigation - US Citizenship (clearable) is required. 

Salaries for Systems Engineers with JIRA Certification at Planet Technologies range from $120,000 and $170,000. Several factors will impact final pay offered to a successful candidate including but not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, clearance level, the type of years and experience within the industry, education, training, etc. 

Visit www.go-planet.com to learn more about us. Details about our benefits can be found here Planet Technologies Benefit Guide 2025-2026