JIRA Engineer

Remote, USA

Posted Jun 12, 2026

Full-time

Dynamic Solutions Technology, LLC (DST) is seeking a full time JIRA Engineer to lead a migration from Atlassian Jira Data Center to Atlassian Jira Government Cloud for a Federal client. The candidate must be able to work independently and with a team. This position requires a broad mix of technical and business acumen coupled and excellent communication skills. This is a REMOTE position.
Duties and Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Assess the current Jira Data Center setup, including projects, workflows, custom fields, and user permissions.</li>
<li>Define the migration scope and identify critical tasks (e.g., data cleanup, user management).</li>
<li>Develop migration strategy and detailed timeline.</li>
<li>Set up corresponding projects and customize work item types in Jira Gov Cloud.</li>
<li>Choose and configure the appropriate migration tools or methods.</li>
<li>Conduct test migrations and validate results before production rollout.</li>
<li>Migrate projects, workflows, custom fields, and user permissions from Jira Data Center to Jira Gov Cloud.</li>
<li>Migrate Jira plugin data alongside project migrations.</li>
<li>Perform post-migration validation and obtain stakeholder sign-off.</li>
<li>Identify and manage migration risks and mitigation strategies.</li>
<li>Ensure workflows and permissions function properly in Jira Gov Cloud.</li>
<li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.</li>
<li>Document migration process and lessons learned.</li>
<li>Define data mapping for unsupported or custom configurations.</li>
<li>Develop internal and user facing documentation outlining changes and guidance.</li>
</ul>
Education and Years of Experience: 
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering or related technical or functional discipline.</li>
</ul>
Required and Desired Skills/Certifications:
<ul>
<li>Strong understanding of Jira's architecture, schemes, configurations, and data structures.</li>
<li>Experience with data export, import, and validation process.</li>
<li>Familiar with tools or techniques for migrating data between platforms (e.g., Migration Assistant, CSV imports, API usage).</li>
<li>Experience migrating and supporting Jira plugins (e.g., Jira Workflow Toolbox, Email This Issue, Big Picture, eazyBI).</li>
<li>Ability to plan, organize, and manage a migration project from start to finish.</li>
<li>Scripting skills (e.g., Groovy, Python) for automating migration tasks or configurations.</li>
<li>Experience with API integrations.</li>
<li>Experience with Atlassian Access (SSO, SCIM provisioning, and user lifecycle management).</li>
<li>Familiarity with Atlassian Cloud limitations vs Data Center.</li>
<li>Experience setting up and administering Jira in Atlassian Government Cloud environments.</li>
<li>Understanding of Atlassian Data Center and Government Cloud licensing models and user access.</li>
<li>Proficiency in using and configuring Jira, including project setup, task management, and basic customization.</li>
<li>Familiarity with the Jira Cloud Migration Assistant.</li>
<li>Experience setting up and managing Jira Gov Cloud DVCS integrations with on-prem applications.</li>
<li>Understanding and knowledge of Jira Service Management (JSM).</li>
<li>Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact with business and technical personnel at all levels of an organization.</li>
<li>Strong observational skills, analytical, and results oriented.</li>
<li>Strong problem-solving skills, and a passion to learn.</li>
<li>Strong organizational skills.</li>
<li>Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite.</li>
</ul>
Additional Requirements: Successful completion of a Public Trust background investigation and/or a Public Trust clearance.
Min Citizenship Status Required: Must be a U.S.

Citizen
Physical Requirements: No Physical requirement needed for this position

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