Senior System Engineer - Atlassian Admin

PeopleTec is seeking a Senior System Engineer - Atlassian Admin to join our team in Huntsville, AL.

In this hands on technical role, you will design, automate, deploy, and maintain mission-critical server infrastructure and DevOps tooling. You'll leverage your deep expertise in Linux, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform & Ansible), and containerization (Docker), and the Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Bamboo) along with integrated tools like Artifactory and Xray to enable efficient, secure and compliant software delivery in a dynamic, cleared environment. If you're passionate about solving complex problems, automating workflows, mentoring team members, and delivering high-impact solutions, we want to hear from you!

Required Skills/Experience:

Lead the design, implementation, optimization and administration of server solutions and DevOps platforms while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams
• Administer, configure, integrate, maintain, and secure the Atlassian ecosystem (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Bamboo), including user management, permissions, workflows, plugins/add-ons, and upgrades.
• Manage integrate complementary tools such as Artifactory (for artifact/binary repository management) and Xray (for vulnerability scanning and compliance in the software supply chain).
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as Code using Terraform to provision and manage virtual machines in vCenter environments
• Create and maintain Ansible playbooks for automated configuration and hardening of Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu) and Windows servers
• Implement and manage containerized workloads using Docker
• Perform hands-on installation, configuration, patching, troubleshooting, and maintenance of Linux/Windows server OS, hardware, and associated technologies
• Apply security best practices including STIG compliance, server hardening, vulnerability management, and secure configuration
• Monitor server and application performance, identify potential issues proactively, and implement improvements for reliability and scalability
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure problems, coordinate changes, and communicate effectively with stakeholders
• Document systems, processes, configurations, and participate in After Action Reviews to capture and share best practices
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team knowledge sharing
• Support special projects
• Occasional travel (0-25%)
• 5+ years of experience administering and engineering Linux environments (RHEL and Ubuntu)
• Proven experience writing Terraform configurations for virtual machine deployment in vCenter.
• Demonstrated expertise creating and maintaining Ansible playbooks for multi-OS server configuration and automation.
• Solid experience with Docker for containerization, application deployment, and management.
• Experience administering Atlassian product (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Bamboo) including configuration, integration, user/group management, and basic troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with Artifactory for artifact management and Xray for security scanning in DevOps pipelines.
• Experience with Windows Server administration and PowerShell scripting.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across OS, virtualization, networking, and performance issues.
• Familiarity with security hardening practices (STIGS, vulnerability scanning)
• Design and implement new server solutions and/or improve efficiency of current systems in coordination with other members of the team.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• An active DoD TS/SCI clearance is required to perform this work. Candidates are required to have an active Secret clearance upon hire, and the ability to get a TS/SCI level of clearance during their employment.
• Ability and willingness to sit at the customer site

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Associates degree

Desired Skills:

• Advanced administration experience with the full Atlassian suite (including plugins, application links, workflows, and integrations with CI/CD tools)
• Hands-on experience integrating Atlassian tools with Artifactory, Xray, or similar artifact/security platforms
• Experience creating Bash and/or PowerShell scripting for automation.
• Knowledge of monitoring tools, database services (installation/monitoring), and web services
• Experience in DoD/government environments and compliance requirements
• Installing, monitoring, and maintaining database services
• Installing, monitoring, and maintaining web services
• Troubleshooting network connectivity issues
• Monitor server performance to identify potential issues

People First. Technology Always.

PeopleTec, Inc. is an employee-owned small business founded in Huntsville, AL that provides exceptional customer support by employing and retaining a highly skilled workforce.

Culture: The name "PeopleTec" was deliberately chosen to remind us of our core value system - our people. Our company's foundation was built on placing our employees and customers first. With an award-winning atmosphere, we have matured into a company that boasts the best and brightest across multiple technical fields.

Career: At PeopleTec, we value your long-term goals. Whether it's through our continuing-education opportunities, our robust training programs, or our "People First" benefits package, PeopleTec truly believes that our best investments are our people.

Come Experience It.

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EEO Statement

PeopleTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, applicationhelp@peopletec.com and/or phone number (256.319.3800) to contact us about your interest in employment with PeopleTec, Inc.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. PeopleTec, Inc. participates in E-Verify.