Staff IT Systems Engineer - Atlassian (Remote - US)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Staff IT Systems Engineer - Atlassian in the United States.

This role is designed for a highly skilled systems engineer to manage, optimize, and automate enterprise Atlassian platforms, including Jira Software, Confluence, and associated tools. The ideal candidate will drive automation-first work management strategies, improve operational efficiency, and ensure secure, compliant infrastructure across the organization. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including project managers, QA engineers, and other IT professionals, to deliver scalable solutions and address complex technical challenges. This position offers a mix of strategic initiatives, hands-on platform management, and opportunities to mentor colleagues, making it perfect for someone who thrives in a technically challenging and dynamic environment. Remote flexibility is available for qualified candidates within the U.S., with occasional travel (5-10%) to support distributed infrastructure.

Accountabilities:

• Own and manage the enterprise Atlassian platform, including Jira Software, Confluence, and related products, ensuring security, scalability, and best-in-class configurations.
• Leverage automation and APIs to streamline workflows, develop complex JQL queries, and implement process improvements.
• Design and maintain automation orchestration for corporate services, including employee lifecycle management, while mentoring teammates on automation best practices.
• Co-manage enterprise identity providers (IDP) and SaaS services, ensuring compliance, security, and operational excellence.
• Administer Okta workflows and integrations, collaborating on access control policies and single sign-on solutions.
• Support business continuity, backup strategies, redundancy planning, and disaster recovery processes.
• Participate in technology consolidation, vendor management, and regulatory compliance initiatives (ISO, SOC, PCI-DSS).
• Provide escalated technical support for complex end-user issues and occasional on-site support at satellite offices.

Requirements

• 8+ years as a Systems Engineer or 10+ years as a Systems Administrator with extensive Atlassian customization experience.
• Minimum 4 years administering Atlassian products in enterprise environments, including Jira Software customization and automation.
• 2-4 years of Okta administration experience with proven API and workflow automation skills.
• Advanced proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Groovy, or Bash, and experience with API integration tools like Postman.
• Expert-level knowledge of Atlassian suite, advanced JQL, automation rules, and custom field configuration.
• Strong experience with identity management platforms (Okta) and other enterprise tools: ServiceNow, Microsoft 365, Azure AD, Intune, PowerShell.
• Exceptional problem-solving, prioritization, and communication skills; self-starter able to deliver results with minimal guidance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field preferred; professional certifications in Atlassian, Okta, or Microsoft technologies are a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range (California example): $115,800 - $156,340.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life, disability, accident, and illness insurance.
• Paid holidays, sick leave, parental leave, and flexible time off.
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts and wellness benefits.
• Remote work options for qualified U.S. candidates with occasional travel (5-10%).

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the three candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!

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