Jira Administrator Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Jira Administrators are in demand across U.S. tech, finance, and enterprise software companies, many of which regularly sponsor H-1B visa and other work visas. Most roles qualify as specialty occupations under a computer science or information systems degree. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Get Access To All JobsTitle: Jira GovCloud Technical SMES
Location: Remote
Contract
Must have:
- Actively looking for SMEs for aerospace company
- Need for migrating Jira DC Fedramp to Jira GovCloud
- Deep experience in Jira GovCloud (moderate)
- Configuration and setup of GovCloud in client environment
- Migrating data from DC to GovCloud
- JCMA experience is a plus
Data Migration to GovCloud Migration
Role Requirements
- Lead subject matter expert to own the technical execution of a Jira Data Center to Atlassian GovCloud (FedRAMP Moderate) migration, running the Jira Cloud Migration Assistant across trial and production cycles, proving data fidelity through automated reconciliation, and rebuilding the configuration that does not migrate natively under FedRAMP constraints.
Focus Area (Competency)
- Atlassian Platform Migration
- Regulated Cloud Migration and Data Integrity
Required Skills
- Jira Cloud Migration Assistant (JCMA)
- Jira Data Center Administration
- Jira Cloud Administration
- Data Migration and Reconciliation
- Atlassian Govcloud / Fedramp Moderate Environments
- Jira Query Language (JQL)
- Atlassian Rest API And Scripting
- Workflow, Scheme, And Custom Field Configuration
- Marketplace App Compatibility Assessment
- Cutover Planning and Rollback Design
- SSO, Service Account, And Access Provisioning
- Migration Runbook Development
Preferred Skills
- Script runner to cloud-native conversion
- Structure, structure, gantt, and custom charts
- Automation for Jira rule rebuild
- Cui and controlled data handling
- Python or groovy for reconciliation tooling
- Jira align or confluence migration experience
Required Licenses & Certifications
- Atlassian Certified Jira Administrator (ACP-120 or current equivalent)
- Atlassian Cloud Migration accreditation or demonstrated JCMA production migration record
- Computer Science, Information Systems, or Engineering
- Ability to obtain US Government contractor eligibility for CUI handling
Role Description
- Validate the inventory and scope of roughly 21,000 work items along with boards, sprints, attachments, filters, dashboards and their gadget queries, structures, automations, and user accounts, and classify each item as native-migrating.
- Build and run automated Data Center to Cloud reconciliation of work items, comments, attachments, links, and history, and produce the reconciliation reports that support trial review and the production validation record.
- Lead the plugin and app gap assessment against FedRAMP-approved GovCloud availability, and design Cloud-native replacements for capabilities that cannot follow — including Script Runner logic and Rich Filters — with a documented approach for converting scripted fields to native Jira Cloud custom fields.
- Author the migration runbook, cutover plan, and rollback procedure, including freeze window sequencing, integration and service account re-pointing, entry and exit criteria, and the read-only fallback to Data Center on a no-go decision.
- Support joint UAT and the go/no-go gate with evidence: reconciliation results, end-to-end workflow test outcomes, and Day-1 asset validation, with defects logged, triaged, and remediated before the production run.
- Lead hyper care after go-live with rapid defect triage and fixes, and advise on Data Center retention and decommission alignment with GE Cyber and Compliance.
- Act as the technical authority for the engagement, directing the Jira Migration Engineer and Migration Analyst, and translating migration risk into decisions the project director and client leadership can act on.
Title: Jira GovCloud Technical SMES
Location: Remote
Contract
Must have:
- Actively looking for SMEs for aerospace company
- Need for migrating Jira DC Fedramp to Jira GovCloud
- Deep experience in Jira GovCloud (moderate)
- Configuration and setup of GovCloud in client environment
- Migrating data from DC to GovCloud
- JCMA experience is a plus
Data Migration to GovCloud Migration
Role Requirements
- Lead subject matter expert to own the technical execution of a Jira Data Center to Atlassian GovCloud (FedRAMP Moderate) migration, running the Jira Cloud Migration Assistant across trial and production cycles, proving data fidelity through automated reconciliation, and rebuilding the configuration that does not migrate natively under FedRAMP constraints.
Focus Area (Competency)
- Atlassian Platform Migration
- Regulated Cloud Migration and Data Integrity
Required Skills
- Jira Cloud Migration Assistant (JCMA)
- Jira Data Center Administration
- Jira Cloud Administration
- Data Migration and Reconciliation
- Atlassian Govcloud / Fedramp Moderate Environments
- Jira Query Language (JQL)
- Atlassian Rest API And Scripting
- Workflow, Scheme, And Custom Field Configuration
- Marketplace App Compatibility Assessment
- Cutover Planning and Rollback Design
- SSO, Service Account, And Access Provisioning
- Migration Runbook Development
Preferred Skills
- Script runner to cloud-native conversion
- Structure, structure, gantt, and custom charts
- Automation for Jira rule rebuild
- Cui and controlled data handling
- Python or groovy for reconciliation tooling
- Jira align or confluence migration experience
Required Licenses & Certifications
- Atlassian Certified Jira Administrator (ACP-120 or current equivalent)
- Atlassian Cloud Migration accreditation or demonstrated JCMA production migration record
- Computer Science, Information Systems, or Engineering
- Ability to obtain US Government contractor eligibility for CUI handling
Role Description
- Validate the inventory and scope of roughly 21,000 work items along with boards, sprints, attachments, filters, dashboards and their gadget queries, structures, automations, and user accounts, and classify each item as native-migrating.
- Build and run automated Data Center to Cloud reconciliation of work items, comments, attachments, links, and history, and produce the reconciliation reports that support trial review and the production validation record.
- Lead the plugin and app gap assessment against FedRAMP-approved GovCloud availability, and design Cloud-native replacements for capabilities that cannot follow — including Script Runner logic and Rich Filters — with a documented approach for converting scripted fields to native Jira Cloud custom fields.
- Author the migration runbook, cutover plan, and rollback procedure, including freeze window sequencing, integration and service account re-pointing, entry and exit criteria, and the read-only fallback to Data Center on a no-go decision.
- Support joint UAT and the go/no-go gate with evidence: reconciliation results, end-to-end workflow test outcomes, and Day-1 asset validation, with defects logged, triaged, and remediated before the production run.
- Lead hyper care after go-live with rapid defect triage and fixes, and advise on Data Center retention and decommission alignment with GE Cyber and Compliance.
- Act as the technical authority for the engagement, directing the Jira Migration Engineer and Migration Analyst, and translating migration risk into decisions the project director and client leadership can act on.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Jira Administrator
Target enterprise software and consulting firms
Large consulting firms and enterprise software companies file the most Jira Administrator LCAs each year. These employers have established immigration programs and dedicated HR teams that handle visa sponsorship routinely, making them far more reliable sponsors than smaller shops.
Frame your role around systems administration, not just ticketing
USCIS evaluates whether a role qualifies as a specialty occupation. Emphasize workflow architecture, API integrations, and Atlassian ecosystem administration in your resume. Roles framed as pure helpdesk or ticket management face higher scrutiny during H-1B adjudication.
Connect your degree field to the role explicitly
Your degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field should map directly to the job description. If your degree is in an adjacent field, document how your coursework and experience support Jira administration at a systems engineering level.
Get Atlassian certifications before applying
The ACP-120 Jira Administrator certification signals technical depth to employers. It also strengthens a specialty occupation argument for visa purposes by demonstrating that the role requires specialized knowledge beyond general IT support or project coordination skills.
Ask about sponsorship timelines during early conversations
H-1B cap season runs January through April for an October start. If you need sponsorship, confirm whether the employer will file in the upcoming cap season. Knowing this early prevents wasted time with companies unwilling to sponsor within your required timeline.
Highlight Jira Data Center and cloud migration experience
Employers migrating from Jira Server to Data Center or cloud need administrators with hands-on migration experience. This specialization increases your leverage with sponsors because it is a documented, high-demand skill that supports a stronger specialty occupation classification.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Jira Administrator role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, Jira Administrator roles can qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related technical field. Roles framed around systems architecture, API integrations, and enterprise-level administration are more defensible than those described primarily as support or helpdesk functions. USCIS scrutinizes IT administrator roles, so job description language matters significantly.
What degree do I need to get sponsored as a Jira Administrator?
Most employers require a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, management information systems, or a closely related field. Some accept degrees in business with a strong technical component if paired with Atlassian certifications and relevant experience. A three-year Australian bachelor's degree is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree for E-3 visa purposes.
Are there visa options beyond H-1B for Jira Administrators?
Australian citizens can pursue the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and a 10,500 annual cap that has never been filled. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify under the TN visa for computer systems analysts, depending on how the role is classified. L-1B is available if you're transferring within a multinational company. Each pathway has different eligibility rules and timelines.
How competitive is it to find a Jira Administrator role with sponsorship?
Sponsoring employers do exist across tech, finance, healthcare IT, and consulting sectors, but not every Jira Administrator opening includes visa support. The most practical approach is filtering specifically for sponsorship-open roles rather than applying broadly. Migrate Mate lists Jira Administrator positions from employers who sponsor work visas, which removes the guesswork of identifying willing sponsors from the start.
Does experience substitute for a degree when applying for sponsored Jira Administrator roles?
For H-1B purposes, three years of specialized work experience can substitute for one year of a bachelor's degree under USCIS equivalency rules. A candidate without a degree would generally need 12 years of relevant experience to satisfy the specialty occupation requirement. However, many employers still list a degree as a hard requirement in job postings, so experience-based equivalency works best when an immigration attorney documents it clearly in the petition.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Jira Administrator jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.