Administer Atlassian Cloud (Jira, JSM, Confluence); design workflows, automations, and governance; develop REST API/webhook integrations; manage Atlassian Access (SSO/SCIM); build advanced JQL dashboards and reports; support cloud migrations, audits, and enterprise system integrations.
Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.
We are seeking a highly technical Atlassian Administrator (Cloud) with deep expertise in API integrations and automation to manage and enhance our Atlassian ecosystem. This role focuses on extending Jira and Confluence capabilities through REST APIs, custom automation, marketplace applications, and enterprise system integrations.
The ideal candidate combines strong platform administration experience with hands-on technical expertise in systems integration and advanced reporting.This position may be based in San Diego, CA; Dallas, TX; or Washington, D.C.
What you'll do:
- Administer and support Atlassian Cloud products (Jira Software, Jira Service Management, and Confluence).
- Design, configure, and optimize workflows, schemes, automation rules, and governance controls.
- Develop and maintain REST API integrations, webhooks, and automation solutions.
- Build and manage integrations with enterprise systems (e.g., DevOps toolchains, CI/CD platforms, identity providers, and collaboration tools).
- Configure, manage, and support marketplace applications.
- Administer Atlassian Access (SSO, SCIM provisioning, and security policies).
- Design advanced dashboards, complex JQL queries, and executive-level reporting solutions.
- Implement and maintain data synchronization strategies between Atlassian and external systems.
- Perform system audits, health checks, and performance monitoring.
- Develop technical documentation, standards, and integration guidelines.
- Support cloud migrations and post-migration optimization initiatives.
Required qualifications:
- 3+ years of Atlassian administration experience.
- Strong hands-on experience with Atlassian Cloud environments.
- Proven experience with Atlassian REST APIs, webhooks and automation frameworks, ScriptRunner (or similar automation tools), and integration with DevOps toolchains.Advanced knowledge of Jira workflows, schemes, permissions, and configurations.
- Experience administering Atlassian Access (SSO, SCIM, and security controls).
- Advanced JQL expertise and dashboard/report development.
- Working knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience writing scripts (Python, Groovy, or similar).
- Experience managing enterprise-scale environments (1,000+ users).
- Familiarity with ITIL, governance, and compliance frameworks.
- Experience with advanced reporting and analytics tools such as:
- Power BI integrations
- Tableau integrations
- Experience integrating Atlassian products with Microsoft Azure services (Azure DevOps, Entra ID, and CI/CD pipelines).
#LC
Full-time regular employee offer package:
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
Temporary employee offer package:
Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)
Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.
###
Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
Similar Jobs at Shield AI
Aerospace • Artificial Intelligence • Machine Learning • Robotics • Software • Defense Technology
Own the employer-brand recruiting events strategy, including annual calendars, conferences, sponsorships, partnerships, service-connected talent programs, budgets, vendor relationships, and on-site execution. Build experiences that attract engineering, defense, aerospace, AI, robotics, veteran, and military-transition talent. Establish measurement frameworks connecting event activity to recruiting pipelines, applications, offers, hires, and source attribution. Create playbooks and staffing resources for recruiters and engineers.
Top Skills:
Applicant Tracking System (Ats)
Aerospace • Artificial Intelligence • Machine Learning • Robotics • Software • Defense Technology
Partners with business stakeholders and AI leadership to identify and evaluate workplace AI use cases, quantify business impact, develop buy-versus-build recommendations, and track adoption, performance, and ROI. The role analyzes workflows and operational data, creates baselines, dashboards, business cases, vendor comparisons, and executive-ready recommendations to guide AI implementation and adoption strategies.
Top Skills:
AIBusiness IntelligenceExcelGenerative AiGoogle SheetsLookerPower BISaaSTableau
Aerospace • Artificial Intelligence • Machine Learning • Robotics • Software • Defense Technology
Administers and optimizes Shield AI’s talent acquisition and people technology ecosystem, including Ashby ATS/CRM and related HR platforms. Owns configuration, integrations, permissions, data governance, reporting, vendor management, release management, UAT, and compliance controls. Partners with People Technology and cross-functional stakeholders on technology roadmaps and system design. Initially an individual contributor, the role is expected to grow into a player-coach position leading a TA and PX systems team.
Top Skills:
AshbyCartaCompaLatticeMicrosoft 365PaveSsoTrayUkgWorkatoWorkdayZapier
What you need to know about the Chicago Tech Scene
With vibrant neighborhoods, great food and more affordable housing than either coast, Chicago might be the most liveable major tech hub. It is the birthplace of modern commodities and futures trading, a national hub for logistics and commerce, and home to the American Medical Association and the American Bar Association. This diverse blend of industry influences has helped Chicago emerge as a major player in verticals like fintech, biotechnology, legal tech, e-commerce and logistics technology. It’s also a major hiring center for tech companies on both coasts.
Key Facts About Chicago Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 245,800; 5.2% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: McDonald’s, John Deere, Boeing, Morningstar
- Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, biotechnology, fintech, software, logistics technology
- Funding Landscape: $2.5 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
- Notable Investors: Pritzker Group Venture Capital, Arch Venture Partners, MATH Venture Partners, Jump Capital, Hyde Park Venture Partners
- Research Centers and Universities: Northwestern University, University of Chicago, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Institute of Technology, Argonne National Laboratory, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory
