Jira Platform & Identity Automation Engineer - (W2PE)

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Who is Trace3 ? Trace3 is a leading Transformative IT Authority, providing unique technology solutions and consulting services to our clients. Equipped with elite engineering and dynamic innovation, we empower IT executives and their organizations to achieve competitive advantage through a process of Integrate, Automate, Innovate. Our culture at Trace3 embodies the spirit of a startup with the advantage of a scalable business. Employees can grow their career and have fun while doing it! Trace3 is headquartered in Irvine, California. We employ more than 1,200 people all over the United States. Our major field office locations include Denver, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Lexington, Los Angeles, Louisville, Texas, San Francisco. Ready to discover the possibilities that live in technology? Come Join Us! Street-Smart - Thriving in Dynamic Times We are flexible and resilient in a fast-changing environment. We continuously innovate and drive constructive change while keeping a focus on the "big picture." We exercise sound business judgment in making high-quality decisions in a timely and cost-effective manner. We are highly creative and can dig deep within ourselves to find positive solutions to different problems. Juice - The "Stuff" it takes to be a Needle Mover We get things done and drive results. We lead without a title, empowering others through a can-do attitude. We look forward to the goal, mentally mapping out every checkpoint on the pathway to success, and visualizing what the final destination looks and feels like. Teamwork - Humble, Hungry and Smart We are humble individuals who understand how our job impacts the company's mission. We treat others with respect, admit mistakes, give credit where it's due and demonstrate transparency. We "bring the weather" by exhibiting positive leadership and solution-focused thinking. We hug people in their trials, struggles, and failures - not just their success. We appreciate the individuality of the people around us. JOB SUMMARY: The Jira Platform & Identity Automation Engineer is responsible for designing and implementing automation and structured data models across Jira Service Management and Jira Assets. This is a short-term project (6 months) contract with British Aerospace Engineering. The role focuses on automating Active Directory (AD) access workflows and building scalable, maintainable systems that translate business processes into reliable, auditable automation. The engineer will support both the development of a structured asset/data model and the automation of high-volume AD group membership changes based on approved service requests. SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: AD Automation & Workflow Execution Design and implement automation that converts approved Jira tickets into AD group membership changes Integrate Jira workflows with execution platforms (e.g., PowerShell services or VMware Aria Orchestrator) Develop and maintain automation using ScriptRunner for Jira or equivalent tools Implement validation, idempotency, and error handling for automated actions Ensure all changes are logged, auditable, and attributable Jira Assets (CMDB) Design & Implementation Design object schemas in Jira Assets for devices, infrastructure, applications, and services Define relationships between assets (e.g., system → owner → access groups) Establish data standards, governance, and lifecycle processes for Assets Integrate Assets with Jira forms to enforce structured input and reduce errors Platform Integration & Architecture Define and implement separation between request intake (Jira), data/policy (Assets), and execution (automation/orchestration) Build integrations between Jira, Assets, and external systems via REST APIs Ensure scalability and maintainability of automation workflows Identity & Access Management Alignment Support and improve AD group lifecycle and access request processes Apply IAM principles including least privilege, role-based access, and separation of duties Identify opportunities to reduce manual access provisioning and improve consistency REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Hands-on experience with Active Directory, including security groups and group membership management Experience with PowerShell-based administration Experience with Jira Service Management, including workflows, request types, and automation Experience designing or working with structured data models (CMDB, asset systems, or similar) Experience with scripting and automation Experience integrating systems via APIs Strong understanding of RBAC, least privilege, and separation of duties EDUCATION: Bachelors with 3+ or Master with 1+ Years of Experience LENGTH: 6 months LOCATION: Full Time/ On-Site in Broomfield, CO CLEARANCE REQUIRMENT: Secret DOD 8570 REQUIREMENT: IAT - Level II SALARY RANGE: $100 to $120 per hour PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to succes

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