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