Senior System Engineer - Atlassian Admin

Overview

Senior System Engineer - Atlassian Admin. Huntsville, AL.

Job location:

US-AL-Huntsville.

• Lead the design, implementation, optimization and administration of server solutions and Dev Ops 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 and integrate complementary tools such as Artifactory (artifact/binary repository management) and Xray (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 related 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 products (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 Dev Ops pipelines.
• Experience with Windows Server administration and Power Shell 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 team members.
• 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 obtain a TS/SCI level clearance during employment.
• Ability and willingness to sit at the customer site.

• Bachelor's or Associate degree.

• 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 Power Shell 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 Tec 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 "People Tec" reminds us of our core value system - our people. Our company values our employees and customers first. With an award-winning atmosphere, we have matured into a company with strong technical expertise.

Career:
We value your long-term goals through continuing education opportunities, robust training programs, and our "People First" benefits package.

Come Experience It.

EEO Statement:
People Tec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. 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 law.

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