Software Configuration Manager

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Open Systems Technologies Corporation

Software Configuration Manager

Annapolis Junction, MD
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Open Systems Technologies Corporation is a leader in the government contracting marketplace, providing Enterprise Security and Cloud Computing solutions to support large organizations. Our capabilities include supplying federal government entities and private businesses with software development, scientific and engineering technical assistance, systems integration, and enterprise security. Since its founding in 1996, OST has been committed to delivering high-quality, best-in-class results that bring added value to our clients while investing in our employees’ futures by providing exciting projects to work on and robust benefits to include technical training and certifications, relocation assistance, and a 401K match with immediate vesting.

    ?Senior Software Configuration Manager

    Primary Roles and Responsibilities

    • Administer a complex configuration management system that includes tools such as IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management (ELM), Jenkins, Git, Maven, and/or Eclipse.
    • Define and implement processes, policies, and procedures to maintain proper version control of hardware and software products.
    • Provide support to project teams in configuring and baselining hardware and software products.
    • Use CM tools to store, track, and manage configuration items.
    • Maintain and develop the CM environment for software product build, staging, testing, and integration.
    • Create software product build scripts and procedures and integrate those scripts with the hardware and software build process.
    • Recommend and integrate automated CM tools.
    • Implement change control processes.
    • Participate in development and delivery of CM tool training sessions.
    • Design, code, test, run, and deliver reports, as required.
    • Develop, collect, and report metrics to measure internal performance, as required.
    • Identify and report non-compliance states.
    • Facilitate and perform CM audits of controlled configuration items, as required.
    • Review and recommend improvements to existing CM processes.
    • Provide support for program governance boards, such as the Configuration Control Board (CCB) and Engineering Review Board (ERB).

    Basic Qualifications

    • Must be cleared with the MD Customer, must have FS poly, last poly must be within last 6 years - no CCAs
    • At least 12 years of experience in a senior software Configuration Management role on a large technical program.
    • At least 8 years of experience with software configuration management tools such as Jenkins, Git, Maven, Eclipse, etc.
    • Must demonstrate a strong professional knowledge of configuration management best practices.
    • Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining installation procedures and documenting standard configuration settings for hardware and software systems.
    • Experience providing software lifecycle solutions in Agile environments.
    • In-depth experience tracking software, hardware, and configuration status for software development systems, test environments, and operational sites.
    • Experience developing innovative approaches and solutions to COTS tool integration efforts.
    • Must have proficiency with MS Office Products (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, & Project) and team collaboration tools (Confluence, SharePoint, OneNote, etc.).
    • Must have experience with Agile development methodologies.
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly and effectively.
    • Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to independently plan and prioritize daily tasks, ongoing projects, and recurring processes.
    • Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships and interface professionally with peers and leadership, including developers, engineers, testers, customer points of contact, and company management.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's degree or master's degree in a technical discipline.
    • Experience in a Quality Assurance, Change Management, and/or Audit role on a large system.
    • Experience with Rational Team Concert or IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management.
    • Experience working on an Agile/SAFe program and team.
    • In-depth experience with large, geographically diverse programs/systems.

    BENEFITS

    OST is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has been operating since 1996 providing support on various contracts with Government agencies. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes 3 weeks paid time off, 11 Federal Holidays, medical/dental coverage, STD, LTD, Life Insurance, AD&D, 401k with up to 4% match, and end-of-year profit sharing.