DOORS Analyst/Developer/Administrator

Issac, LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Issac, LLC in Huntsville, AL seeks a Specification Database Analyst to serve as the primary admin and technical expert for our IBM DOORS infrastructure, supporting DOORS Classic and NextGen migrations. Responsibilities include managing access, configuring schemas, supporting change teams, building automation scripts, and troubleshooting DXl/Java extensions in a DoD environment.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's in a technical field and experience with Linux/Windows, with DoD experience and a

Qualifications

• Experience with IBM DOORS environment (Classic and NextGen)
• Experience administering DOORS databases and migrations
• Familiarity with DXL scripting and DOORS extensions
• Experience coordinating with DoD/government customers
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills in complex environments

Responsibilities

• Manage access control, folder structures, user permissions, and schema configuration in DOORS Classic and NextGen
• Support specification change teams—create change sections, manage views, establish links, assign data IDs
• Maintain specification baseline, apply changes, generate partitions, import 3rd party partitions
• Collaborate with tool development team to build/test/deploy automation scripts
• Troubleshoot DOORS-related issues in DXL scripts or Java extensions; resolve data corruptions
• Coordinate with government customers and contractors on migration plans
• Support the structural migration of the repository from DOORS Classic to DOORS NextGen

Skills

DOORS Classic

DOORS NextGen

DXL scripting

JavaScript

Python

Windows

Linux

System integration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

DOORS Classic

DOORS NextGen

DXL

JavaScript

Python

REST APIs

Linux

Windows

Job description

Job description

The Specification Database Analyst is the primary administrator and technical expert for our IBM DOORS infrastructure. This role supports specification change teams in capture of requirement and interface data in the legacy DOORS Classic environment and supports the tool development team in building and troubleshooting custom productivity extensions. This role will also be a key figure in the upcoming technical migration of the specification repository from DOORS Classic to DOORS NextGen as part of the Customer's push to implement enterprise-wide Digital Engineering.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage access control, folder structures, user permissions, and schema configuration in DOORS Classic and eventually DOORS NextGen.
• Support specification change teams- create change sections, manage views, establish links, assign data IDs, and support data entry.
• Maintain specification baseline, apply approved changes to baseline, generate and deliver partitions, receive and import 3rd party partitions.
• Collaborate with the internal tool development team to support build, test, and deployment of automation scripts and system extensions.
• Troubleshoot tool errors encountered by users within legacy DXL scripts or Java extensions. Resolve data corruptions.
• Generate partitions for data exchange with stakeholder organizations.
• Support the planning and execution of the structural migration of the specification repository from DOORS Classic to DOORS NextGen.
• Coordinate with counterparts at Government customer and their contractors.
• Experience supporting Missile Defense Agency (MDA) programs or other Department of Defense (DoD) engineering environments.
• Experience using Digital Engineering (DE) and Model-Based System Engineering in system design and specification.
• Experience supporting proposal development activities and technical volume contributions. Familiarity with Linux and Windows enterprise environments.
• Experience working in classified environments.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting Missile Defense Agency (MDA) programs or other Department of Defense (DoD) engineering environments.
• Experience using Digital Engineering (DE) and Model-Based System Engineering in system design and specification.
• Experience supporting proposal development activities and technical volume contributions. Familiarity with Linux and Windows enterprise environments.
• Experience working in classified environments.
• Extensive experience using DOORS Classic, with administration experience preferred.
• Familiarity with DOORS NextGen including key differences between DOORS NextGen and DOORS Classic
• Familiarity with DOORS eXtensible Language (DXL) and scripting languages used for DOORS NextGen customizations (e.g., JavaScript, Python, or
• OSLC/REST APIs).
• Strong database administrator (DBA) mindset with the ability to isolate application bugs from backend database failures.
• Experience coordinating with government customers, technical leadership, and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in complex technical environments. Experience supporting multiple concurrent users and engineering workflows in operational environments. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently and lead technical initiatives.
• Active Secret clearance.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related technical field required.