Job Posting Title Configuration Engineer

EverWatch Corporation; Annapolis (MD); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

EverWatch Corporation is seeking a Configuration Engineer to lead software configuration management across multiple development teams. You will enforce version control, manage baselines, and coordinate change control boards to ensure traceability and compliance with DoD and ISO standards.

The role requires profound CM experience, CI/CD tool proficiency, and an active TS/SCI clearance. You will mentor engineers and collaborate with Cybersecurity to align inventories and build processes for

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering.
• 5+ years of experience with software configuration management.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent software baselines in a collaborative development environment.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, Bamboo, or Azure DevOps.
• Experience working with CM tools such as Rational ClearCase, Aras Innovator, Polarion, IBM ELM, or Jira with Assets.
• Knowledge of version control systems such as Git, Subversion, or Perforce.
• Knowledge of software lifecycle models and engineering documentation standards.
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam.
• Bachelor’s degree in CS, Software Engineering, or a technology field.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, implementation, and maintenance of software configuration management across multiple development teams and product baselines.
• Establish and enforce version control strategies, including branching, tagging, and release practices.
• Maintain and evolve baseline tracking, documenting changes, managing builds, and ensuring traceability of requirements to code and documentation.
• Coordinate with Cybersecurity to consolidate inventories, manage change control boards (CCBs), and maintain configuration records.
• Support integration of configuration management tools with issue tracking systems, build automation, and release workflows.
• Mentor junior engineers on configuration control, source management, and build integrity.
• Lead audits and reviews to demonstrate compliance with program-level CM policies and standards (CMMI, ISO, DoD).

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Software Engineering or related technology field

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Bamboo

Azure DevOps

Rational ClearCase

Aras Innovator

Polarion

IBM ELM

Jira

Job description

Job Title

Configuration Engineer

Overview

EverWatch is a government solutions company providing advanced defense, intelligence, and deployed support to our country’s most critical missions. We are a full-service government solutions company. Harnessing the most advanced technology and solutions, we strengthen defenses and control environments to preserve continuity and ensure mission success.

EverWatch employees are focused on tackling the most difficult challenges of the US Government. We offer the best salaries and benefits packages in our industry - to identify and retain the top talent in support of our critical mission objectives.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, implementation, and maintenance of software configuration management process across multiple development teams and product baselines. Establish and enforce version control strategies, including branching, tagging, and release practices. Maintain and evolve baseline tracking, including documenting changes, managing builds, and ensuring traceability of requirements to code and documentation. Work with development teams and Cybersecurity team to consolidate hardware and software inventories, coordinate change control boards (CCBs), and maintain accurate configuration records. Support integration of configuration management tools with issue tracking systems, build automation tools, and release management workflow. Mentor junior engineers on best practices for configuration control, source management, and build integrity. Lead and assist the team in audits and reviews to demonstrate compliance with program-level configuration management policies and standards such as CMMI, ISO, or DoD standards.

Qualifications

You Have:

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering
• 5+ years of experience with software configuration management
• Experience managing multiple concurrent software baselines in a collaborative development environment
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, Bamboo, or Azure DevOps
• Experience working with CM tools such as Rational ClearCase, Aras Innovator, Polarion, IBM ELM, or Jira with Assets
• Knowledge of version control systems such as Git, Subversion, or Perforce
• Knowledge of software lifecycle models and engineering documentation standards
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
• Bachelor’s degree in CS, Software Engineering, or a technology field

Nice to Have:

• Experience supporting defense or government programs
• Experience with DevSecOps practices, build automation, and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) a plus
• Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) and integration with HW configuration management process
• Knowledge of DoD CM standards such as MIL-STD-973 or MIL-HDBK-61A
• Knowledge of agile development Frameworks, including SAFe or Scrum, and managing CM in agile environments

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Compensation at EverWatch is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $84.14 to $96.16 per hour. The estimate displayed represents the typical compensation range for this position and is just one component of EverWatch’s total compensation package for employees.

Job Locations

US-MD-Annapolis Junction

Skills

Software Configuration Management, CI/CD, Jenkins, Jira, Git