Remote Senior Configuration Engineer: Cloud Migration Lead

Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG); Grand Rapids (MI); Remote; USD 74,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a Senior Configuration Engineer to support VA applications and migrate to the cloud. This remote role requires US citizenship and a Public Trust (MBI) clearance.

The candidate will lead CM and release engineering, build automation, and tool development across multiple environments. Ideal applicants have 10+ years in related fields, deep CM expertise, and the ability to train junior staff while collaborating with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading complex software builds and releases.
• Experience in regulated/federal environments is preferred.
• Deep CM and release engineering expertise.
• Broad knowledge of development, QA, systems engineering and DevOps.
• Experience with CM practices and source control systems.
• Proficiency with CI/CD tools and artifact repositories.
• Automation scripting experience using Bash, PowerShell, Python.

Responsibilities

• Lead CM and release activities across multiple environments.
• Develop and maintain CM tools for identification, control, and reporting.
• Design build procedures for product development and deployment.
• Mentor junior analysts and engineers in CM best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and ensure compliant processes.

Skills

CM expertise

Release engineering

DevOps knowledge

Scripting (Python, PowerShell)

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Git/GitLab/GitHub

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

Confluence/Visio

Terraform/Ansible

Job description

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a Senior Configuration Engineer to support VA applications and migrate to the cloud. This remote role requires US citizenship and a Public Trust (MBI) clearance.

The candidate will lead CM and release engineering, build automation, and tool development across multiple environments. Ideal applicants have 10+ years in related fields, deep CM expertise, and the ability to train junior staff while collaborating with stakeholders.