Remote Senior Configuration Engineer - Cloud & Build Lead

Syms Strategic Group, LLC

Bethesda (MD)

Remote

USD 74,000 - 83,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Syms Strategic Group, LLC is seeking a Senior Configuration Engineer to lead software configuration management and release activities for VA-related applications. Remote work is offered for a 100% U.S.

based position, with strong emphasis on CM tooling, automation, and DevOps practices. The role requires extensive experience in building, releasing, and governing software across regulated environments, plus deep knowledge of CI/CD, scripting, and IaC tools.

Qualifications

Proven track record delivering complex builds and releases across environments.
Experience in large regulated or federal environments.
Deep expertise in configuration management and release engineering.
Broad knowledge of development, QA, systems engineering, and DevOps.
Experience with CM practices: identification, baselining, change control, status accounting.
Proficiency with source control systems and branching strategies.
Familiarity with CI/CD tools and artifact repositories.
Scripting for automation (Bash, PowerShell, Python).
Experience with COTS software, vendor patches, and version control.
Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code and environment management.

Responsibilities

Support VA applications and lead migration to the cloud.
Develop and maintain CM tools for identification, control, reporting, and delivery of software including COTS.
Perform CM and release tasks ensuring documentation, standards, and sustainability.
Design, develop, automate, and maintain productivity tools for software modeling and development.
Create build procedures to support software product development and usage.
Develop CM standards for company-wide adoption.
Train developers in CM tools and quality practices.