Database Administration Professional

Job Title: Senior Jira Cloud Administrator

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Jira Administrator and Migration Engineer to manage, scale, and optimize our enterprise Atlassian ecosystem. In this role, you will lead high-stakes Jira Data Center to Jira Cloud migrations, streamline automated workflows, and maintain performance, security, and compliance across systems serving thousands of users.

Key Responsibilities

• Jira & Atlassian Systems Administration: Administer, configure, and optimize Jira Data Center, Jira Cloud, Jira Service Management, and Bitbucket environments. Manage project settings, custom workflows, issue types, screens, permission/notification schemes, dashboards, and Jira Automation rules.

• Cloud Migration Execution: Plan, build, and execute end-to-end migrations from Jira Data Center/Server to Jira Cloud using Atlassian migration tools (JCMA/CCMA). Create detailed migration runbooks, validation frameworks, and rollback plans while troubleshooting migration blockers.

• Integrations & Customization: Develop custom automations and integrations using ScriptRunner, Groovy, JavaScript, and REST APIs. Integrate Jira with critical enterprise tools including Bitbucket, GitLab, SCCM, and Okta.

• System Performance & Security: Monitor system health, optimize indexes, tune database performance, and lead patching/upgrades. Implement robust backup/disaster recovery protocols and ensure compliance with security best practices and SOX auditing standards.

• Documentation & Process Excellence: Maintain technical architecture diagrams, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), runbooks, and migration strategies to support business continuity.

• Requirements & Skills

Must-Have:

• 5+ years of hands-on Jira Administration experience across both Data Center and Cloud environments.
• Proven track record leading enterprise Jira Data Center to Jira Cloud migration projects.
• Expert knowledge of workflow/scheme configurations, Jira Automation, user access management, and Okta integration.
• Experience with REST API integrations and foundational SQL (PostgreSQL)

Preferred:

• Advanced scripting skills using ScriptRunner, Groovy, JavaScript, or Python.

• Hands-on administration of Jira Service Management, Bitbucket, Linux environments, and AWS infrastructure.

• Deep experience managing multi-node Data Center deployments supporting 500 to 10,000+ users.

• Qualifications & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).

• Atlassian Certifications (e.g., Atlassian Certified Jira Administrator, Atlassian Cloud Administration, or Atlassian Cloud Migration Specialist) are highly preferred.

• Key Competencies

• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis skills.

• Clear cross-functional communication and documentation abilities.

• Demonstrated ability to own initiatives independently while collaborating closely with DevOps, PMO, and business teams.

• Join a Values-Driven Team: Belong, Grow, Innovate.

• At Trimble, our core values of Belong, Grow, and Innovate aren't just words—they're the foundation of our culture. We foster an environment where you are seen, heard, and valued (Belong); where you have an opportunity to build a career and drive our collective growth (Grow); and where your innovative ideas shape the future (Innovate). We believe in empowering local teams to create impactful strategies, ensuring our global vision resonates with every individual. Become part of a team where your contributions truly matter.