planet6 technologies

Systems Engineer (JIRA)

planet6 technologies • US
Planet Technologies, the Nation’s leading Microsoft services provider to the public sector, is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our growing team as Systems Engineer with strong JIRA experience. In this role, you will be supporting impactful projects that make a difference for our country. 

Responsibilities

  • Analyzes system requirements and ensures integration of hardware, software, and network components. 
  • Builds and develops system architectures, engineering plans, and technical documentation. 
  • Implements and manages system configurations, security protocols, and operating environments. 
  • Installs, configures, tests, and maintains operating systems and application software. 
  • Troubleshoots and resolves technical issues related to development and deployment
  • Performs system upgrades and migrations
  • Monitors system performance and recommends improvements for efficiency, scalability and security
  • Creates and maintains documentation, including diagrams procedures and user manuals. 
  • Ensures compliance with cybersecurity policies and federal IT standards. 
  • Tests, integrates, and validates system activities. 
  • Collaborate with technical team and stakeholders to ensure timelines and goals are met
  • Producing briefings for leadership on a timely and regular basis
  • Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or IT
  • 8+ years of experience in systems engineering, administration, or IT infrastructure support. 
  • ITIL, Atlassian (JIRA) Certification preferred
  • Previous testing, configuration and security implementation experience
  • Experience monitoring systems to evaluate security, recommend options for scalability and efficiency
  • Ability to create and maintain detailed documentation and user manuals
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity compliance, federal IT policies and standards
  • Ability to hold and maintain a Top Secret Clearance and work onsite in DC five days a week
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