Atlassian Application Architect & Administrator III
Company: Sierra Space
Location: Louisville
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Sierra Space Careers: At Sierra Space, we build the missions and
systems that keep our world secure in the domain above Earth.
Sierra Space team members share a spirit of innovation and
collaboration and a belief that we can deliver on the boldest
missions in space today. Together with our customers, we aim to
safeguard our nation, sustain human presence in space, and secure
the freedom of operations in low Earth orbit and beyond. Our
success is measured by the trust of those who rely on what we build
and deliver, and our technologies keep the United States and its
allies mission-ready throughout space. We are mission-driven, and
together, we are an extraordinary team. About the Role The
Atlassian Application Architect & Administrator III is responsible
for overseeing the installation, maintenance, and upgrade of
Atlassian tools, specifically Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket. This
role supports and contributes to the enterprise business or
engineering application strategy, ensuring the smooth operation of
IT systems, and leading continuous improvement initiatives to
enhance service quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. In
this role, you will oversee and contribute to the configuration,
upgrade, and long-term operation of software while directing the
operation and maintenance of software architecture and environments
to support the IT needs of the business. A key responsibility will
be to continuously assess and improve processes to enhance service
quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. You will identify
areas for improvement, develop improvement plans, and lead their
implementation. Additionally, you will support collaboration with
external vendors and service providers to define contracted
services and ensure they meet the agreed-upon requirements of the
business. Maintaining documentation of system configurations,
procedures, and troubleshooting steps will also be essential. You
will provide technical support and training to end-users as needed
and stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies
to ensure the company’s IT infrastructure remains current and
effective. As the Architect of the team, you will teach, mentor,
and coach team members. About You Our mission is driven by an
unyielding commitment to advancing space-based technology in
service of our customers and safeguarding national security. We
seek individuals who are passionate about innovating beyond
boundaries and relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect,
preserve and empower – to join us in this critical mission. We’re
looking for team members who align with our values, mission and
goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The
preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement. Minimum
Qualifications: Requires Bachelor's degree in a related field (or
equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or Masters 3 yrs
experience). Typically 5 years of related experience.
Certification: varies by business system. Deep understanding of IT
systems, software configuration, CI/CD, engineering, and/or
business processes. Proficiency in software environments and
upgrades. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with cloud computing
platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
Proficiency in Atlassian automation tools Experience with
continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI). Experience with database
management systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL). Familiarity with
monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana).
Understanding of cybersecurity best practices and protocols.
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git). Compensation :
Pay Range: $105,929.00 - $145,673.00 Your actual base compensation
will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on
job-related knowledge and skills, education, experience, internal
equity and market competitiveness. Elevate Your Career At Sierra
Space, we are committed to your personal and professional
development. We empower you to make profound and meaningful
contributions and foster a vibrant culture of collaboration, where
teamwork ignites breakthrough innovations. We also offer a generous
benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans,
401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time
off, and more. Sierra Space is an industry-leading space and
defense technology company providing satellites, spacecraft, and
enabling mission systems and components. We deliver mission-proven
technologies to our customers that safeguard our nation, protect
space-based assets and enable space exploration. Application
Deadline: This role will remain posted until a qualified pool of
candidates is identified. Please note: Sierra Space does not accept
unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any
unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to Sierra Space
team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent
Acquisition will be considered property of Sierra Space, and we
will not be obligated to pay any referral fees. Sierra Space
Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to
working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants
with disabilities. If you need special assistance or a reasonable
accommodation related to applying for employment with Sierra Space
or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us .
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