Remote Senior Configuration Engineer – Cloud & Release Lead

Syms Strategic Group, LLC

Columbus (GA)

On-site

USD 74,000 - 83,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Syms Strategic Group, LLC seeks a Senior Configuration Analyst II to lead configuration management for VA applications, driving cloud migration and CM tool development. You will ensure compliant builds, guide developers, and collaborate with stakeholders across the enterprise.

The role requires deep CM expertise, experience in regulated environments, and strong scripting/DevOps skills to automate and streamline release processes.

Qualifications

Proven track record leading and delivering complex software builds/releases across multiple environments.
Experience in large regulated enterprises or federal environments.
Deep expertise in software configuration management and release engineering.
Broad knowledge of development, QA, systems engineering, and DevOps.
Experience with CM practices (identification, baselining, change control, status accounting).
Experience with source control systems (Git, GitLab, GitHub, Azure DevOps Repos, Subversion) and branching/merging strategies.
Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Azure DevOps Pipelines, GitHub Actions) and artifact repositories (Nexus, Artifactory).
Scripting for automation (Bash, PowerShell, Python).
Experience managing COTS software, vendor patches, and version control.
Experience with Infrastructure as code and environment management (Ansible and Terraform).
Knowledge of software quality standards, governance frameworks, and training developers on CM tools and quality practices.
Proficiency with work management tools (JIRA, Azure Boards, Trello) and documentation tools (Confluence, Visio, Lucidchart).
Understanding of database concepts, dependency management, and build reproducibility.
Strong analytical skills for investigating build failures, dependency conflicts, and deployment issues.
Excellent communication skills; ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
Effective collaboration and mentoring; ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

Support VA applications and migrate to the cloud.
Develop and maintain CM tools supporting identification, control, reporting, and delivery of software and COTS products.
Perform CM and release engineering tasks to document and comply with hardware configurations and logistically sustainable parameters.
Design, develop, automate, and maintain productivity tools using scripting languages to improve modeling and development.
Design and implement build procedures to support software product development and usage.
Develop software configuration standards for company-wide use.
Train software developers in CM tools and quality standards.
Provide technical guidance and solutions to complex problems.
Operate autonomously and make sound decisions.
Ensure compliant, repeatable build and deployment processes across projects.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders; mentor junior analysts/engineers in CM best practices.

Skills

CM leadership

Software configuration management

Release engineering

DevOps

CI/CD tools

Scripting languages

Git

GitLab

GitHub

Azure DevOps Repos

Subversion

Jenkins

Azure Pipelines

GitHub Actions

Bash

PowerShell

Python

JIRA

Azure Boards

Trello

Confluence

Visio

Lucidchart

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline

Tools

Git

GitLab

GitHub

Azure DevOps Repos

Subversion

Jenkins

Azure DevOps Pipelines

GitHub Actions

Nexus

Artifactory

Ansible

Terraform