Remote Senior Configuration Engineer – Cloud & CM Lead

Syms Strategic Group, LLC; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 74,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a Senior Configuration Analyst to support VA applications and migrate systems to the cloud. You will design and implement configuration management tools, build procedures, and standards, while mentoring junior team members and collaborating with stakeholders.

The role requires deep CM expertise, experience with Git, CI/CD, and IaC, and the ability to operate in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex software builds across multiple environments.
• Experience in regulated or federal environments.
• Deep expertise in software configuration management and release engineering.
• Knowledge across development, QA, systems engineering, and DevOps.
• Proficient with CM practices: identification, baselining, change control, status accounting.
• Familiar with source control systems and branching/merging strategies.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and artifact repositories.
• Scripting for automation (Bash, PowerShell, Python).
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform/Ansible.

Responsibilities

• Support VA applications and lead migration to the cloud.
• Develop and maintain CM tools for identification, control, reporting, and delivery of software assets.
• Perform CM and release engineering tasks to document and align with configurations; ensure logistically sustainable builds.
• Design, develop, automate, and maintain productivity tools for software modeling and development.
• Create build procedures to support product development and usage.
• Develop company-wide software configuration standards.
• Train developers in CM tools and quality practices.
• Provide technical guidance and solutions for complex problems.
• Operate autonomously and make sound decisions.
• Ensure compliant, repeatable build and deployment processes across projects.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead and mentor junior analysts/engineers in CM best practices.

Skills

Configuration management

Release engineering

Git & GitLab & GitHub

CI/CD pipelines

Bash scripting

PowerShell

Python

Azure DevOps

JIRA & Azure Boards

Cloud migration

Regulated environment

Vendor management

Nexus/Artifactory

Terraform

Ansible

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in CS/Engineering

Tools

Jenkins

Git

Azure DevOps

Nexus/Artifactory

Terraform

Job description

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a Senior Configuration Analyst to support VA applications and migrate systems to the cloud. You will design and implement configuration management tools, build procedures, and standards, while mentoring junior team members and collaborating with stakeholders.

The role requires deep CM expertise, experience with Git, CI/CD, and IaC, and the ability to operate in a regulated environment.