We are seeking a DevOps Engineer to join our team supporting a DOJ component. This role focuses on administering and supporting COTS applications, with an emphasis on the Atlassian suite and automation/scripting to extend tool functionality. This is a remote opportunity and requires an active Secret security clearance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Specialize in the administration and management of COTS applications.
• Conduct Section 508 compliance testing for new features and modifications with COTS application and plugin upgrades.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including FISMA-related documentation for obtaining and maintaining ATO.
• Provide user support and reference guides for troubleshooting and application usage.
• Possess intermediary-level expertise in PostgreSQL for querying and updating application databases.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and provide operational support for COTS tools.
• Configure and administer Atlassian Data Center products (e.g., Jira Software, Jira Service Management, Confluence, Bamboo, Bitbucket).
• Customize Jira workflows, permissions, and custom fields, and implement plugins across the Atlassian suite.
• Automate and extend Jira and Confluence functionalities using scripting languages like Groovy, Python, or equivalent.
• Design and implement enterprise standards for Atlassian instances, ensuring consistency across project structures, issue types, workflows, and integrations.
• Provide team specific training as needed.

Qualifications:

• Active Secret Security Clearance (required)
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• A minimum of 7 years of DevOps or systems engineering experience, with focus on COTS applications and Atlassian suite administration
• Proficient in automation/scripting using languages like Groovy, Python, or equivalent
• Experience working in an Agile organization using Scrum, Kanban, Jira, Confluence, and SAFe.
• Knowledge of PostgreSQL for querying and managing application databases
• Must be able to work well under pressure, possess excellent oral and written communication skills and have excellent organizational skills. 

Why Join Tygart Technology? At Tygart Technology, we value innovation, integrity, and technical excellence. You'll join a team of dedicated professionals who deliver mission-critical solutions to our government partners. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and the opportunity to grow your career while supporting impactful work.