Systems Engineer II at Propio

Overland Park, Kansas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Jira Administration, Atlassian Platform, ScriptRunner, Groovy, REST API, ITSM, Freshservice, System Administration, Automation, Workflow Configuration, Access Control, ITIL, Agile, Scrum, SDLC, Platform Engineering

Industry

Translation and Localization

Description

Description Propio Language Services is a provider of the highest quality interpretation, translation, and localization services. Our people take pride in every resource we offer, and our users always have access to the best technology, support, and experience. We are driven by our passion for innovation, growth, and connecting people. If you believe in the transformative power of technology-driven solutions and meaningful communication, Propio could be the ideal place for you. We are seeking a Systems Engineer II to serve as the primary owner and technical steward of our Jira platform (Cloud or Data Center). This hands-on role combines deep Atlassian administration expertise with engineering discipline. You will own the platform's configuration, governance, security, scalability, and continuous improvement while promoting best practices across the organization. You will also provide automation support and have the flexibility to contribute to our Freshservice ITSM platform as business needs require. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys owning a critical collaboration tool end-to-end, enjoys solving complex configuration and integration challenges, and thrives in a role that blends system administration, light development/automation, and cross-functional collaboration. Key Responsibilities Own the Platform Serve as the primary platform owner and subject matter expert for Jira, ensuring high availability, performance, and alignment with organizational processes Lead platform strategy, roadmap planning, upgrades, migrations, and long-term evolution in collaboration with stakeholders Monitor system health, performance, and usage; proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks or risks Access Control & Security Design Design, implement, and maintain sophisticated permission schemes, role-based access controls (RBAC), project-level security, and group structures Ensure compliance with internal security policies, data privacy requirements, and audit standards Regularly audit and optimize user/group permissions to follow the principle of least privilege Best Practices, Standards & Governance Define and enforce Jira best practices, configuration standards, naming conventions, and workflow patterns across teams Create and maintain documentation, templates, and training materials to promote consistent, scalable usage Champion adoption of Atlassian-recommended practices and emerging features Automations & Process Optimization Build, maintain, and enhance Jira Automations (native and scripted) to reduce manual work and enforce business rules Develop custom solutions using Jira Automation, ScriptRunner (if applicable), webhooks, APIs, or low-code tools Collaborate with teams to identify automation opportunities and implement reliable, maintainable workflows Requirements Qualifications: 4+ years of hands-on experience administering Jira (Cloud preferred; Server/Data Center experience a plus) Proven expertise designing complex permission schemes, workflows, custom fields, screens, and issue types Strong understanding of Jira licensing, user management, and Atlassian Access Experience evaluating, installing, and managing Jira Marketplace apps/plugins Proficiency with Jira Automation rules and/or scripting (e.g., ScriptRunner, Groovy, REST API) Familiarity with Freshservice or similar ITSM platforms (ServiceNow, Zendesk, etc.) is a strong plus Solid knowledge of ITIL principles, agile/Scrum methodologies, and SDLC processes Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent practical experience Preferred: Atlassian Certified Jira Administrator (or equivalent certification) Experience with Confluence, Bitbucket, or other Atlassian tools Exposure to automation tools (e.g., REST APIs, webhooks, Zapier, or scripting languages like Python/Groovy) Background in platform engineering, DevOps, or ITSM administration #LI - JS1

Responsibilities

The Systems Engineer II will serve as the primary owner and technical steward of the Jira platform, managing its configuration, security, and scalability. They will also lead platform strategy, provide automation support, and contribute to the Freshservice ITSM platform as needed.