Configuration Manager / Tools Engineer

Independent Software; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and mentorship

Competitive compensation

Work-life balance

Job summary

Independent Software is seeking a Configuration Manager to support automation and management of critical software productivity tools for national security missions.

In this role, you will work closely with various engineering and project teams to identify and implement solutions. Candidates must have an educational background in a technical field and substantial experience in software engineering, especially with ClearCase and JIRA.

The work culture is employee-focused, promoting skills expansion through training and mentorship.

Qualifications

• Expertise in installing, operating, and upgrading ClearCase and ClearQuest.
• Strong experience using JIRA and other project management tools.
• Experience supporting software productivity and configuration management.

Responsibilities

• Support integration of software productivity tools into enterprise environments.
• Administer and maintain ClearCase and ClearQuest environments.
• Develop automation solutions to improve project workflows.

Skills

ClearCase and ClearQuest expertise

Requirements repositories development

JIRA experience

Scripting and automation (Perl, Bash, Python)

Software development lifecycle (SDLC) familiarity

Strong troubleshooting skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline

Ten years of experience as software engineer or similar

Tools

JIRA

IBM/Rational products

Job description

What You Will Do:

As a Configuration Manager at Independent Software, you will support the automation, integration, and management of software productivity and configuration management tools that are critical to project success throughout the system lifecycle. You will work closely with engineering, infrastructure, and project teams to identify, implement, and maintain efficient automated solutions that support development, tracking, change management, and configuration management processes. In this role, you will help integrate software productivity tools into enterprise environments, support process improvement initiatives, and ensure tools and supporting infrastructure remain operational, secure, and aligned with mission requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the research, analysis, evaluation, and recommendation of software productivity and configuration management tools
• Install, integrate, configure, customize, administer, maintain, and upgrade enterprise software productivity tools and associated infrastructure
• Administer and support ClearCase and ClearQuest environments, including installation, configuration, upgrades, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Support the development and implementation of automated solutions that improve project workflows, tracking, requirements management, and configuration management processes
• Develop and maintain requirements repositories and support requirements management activities across engineering teams
• Support and maintain project tracking and workflow management tools, including JIRA and similar platforms
• Develop and maintain scripts and automation solutions using Perl, Bash, Shell (sh/csh), Windows Batch, Python, or similar scripting languages
• Develop, tailor, and maintain technical documentation related to software productivity tools, automation processes, and configuration management activities
• Perform backup, recovery, and maintenance activities for software productivity tool databases, datasets, and files
• Monitor, track, and manage software productivity tools, licenses, and associated media
• Provide consulting, training, and hands‑on support to project personnel on the effective use of software productivity tools
• Collaborate with infrastructure and engineering teams to integrate tools into existing and proposed project workflows and enterprise environments
• Support process automation, productivity enhancement, and system integration initiatives across mission‑focused environments

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Expertise installing, operating, administering, and upgrading ClearCase and ClearQuest tools
• Strong knowledge of developing and implementing requirements repositories
• Strong experience using JIRA and other project management and tracking tools
• General scripting and automation experience using Perl, Bash, sh, csh, Windows Batch, Python, or similar scripting languages
• Experience supporting software productivity, configuration management, or systems engineering tool environments
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC), change management, and configuration management processes
• Experience installing, configuring, integrating, and supporting enterprise software tools
• Familiarity with IBM/Rational products, HP Service Manager, or similar enterprise productivity tools
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to develop clear technical documentation
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively to both technical and non‑technical personnel
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within engineering and infrastructure team

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline from an accredited college or university is required
• Four (4) additional years of experience as a software engineer, systems engineer, systems administrator, or configuration management engineer may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of ten (10) years of combined experience as a software engineer, systems engineer, systems administrator, or configuration management engineer is required
• Minimum of six (6) years of experience as a Tools Engineer supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required

Certifications:

• Must meet DoD 8570 IAT Level I certification requirements

Clearance Requirement:

• Must possess an active TS SCI with appropriate Polygraph to be considered for this role

Benefits:

• Support critical national security missions that matter
• Be part of a close‑knit, employee‑first culture where your voice is heard
• Expand your skills through ongoing training, mentorship, and career development
• Enjoy competitive compensation, generous benefits, and work‑life balance

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.