Remote Senior Configuration & Release Engineer

Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG)

Virginia

Remote

USD 74,000 - 83,000

Full time

7 hours ago

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Job summary

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a Senior Configuration Engineer to support VA programs in a 100% remote U.S. role. The position requires U.S. citizenship and a Public Trust (MBI) clearance, with a strong background in CM and release engineering across regulated environments.

The Senior Configuration Engineer will lead CM activities, develop automation tools, manage COTS software, and guide developers in CM standards across projects. Strong scripting, CI/CD, and DevOps skills are essential.

Qualifications

A proven track record of successfully leading and delivering complex software builds and releases across multiple environments.
Experience working within large, regulated enterprises or federal environments.
Deep expertise in software configuration management and release engineering.
A 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).
Experience with scripting for automation (Bash, PowerShell, and Python).
Experience managing COTS software, vendor patches, and version control.
Experience with Infrastructure as code and environment management (Ansible and Terraform).
A 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).
An understanding of database concepts, dependency management, and build reproducibility.
Strong analytical skills for investigating build failures, dependency conflicts, and deployment issues.
Excellent communication skills.
An ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
Effective collaboration and mentoring.
An ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in fast-paced environments and meet deadlines.
A commitment to continuous improvement and staying current with industry trends and emerging DevOps technologies.

Responsibilities

Support VA applications and spearhead the migration to the cloud
Develop and maintain software configuration management (CM) tools to support configuration identification, control, reporting, and delivery of both internally developed software and externally purchased COTS software products
Perform CM and release engineering tasks to ensure new software product opening parameters are documented, comply with standard hardware configurations, and are logistically sustainable
Design, develop, automate, and maintain productivity tools using programming, database, or scripting languages to improve software modeling and development
Design and implement build procedures that are used to support software product development and use
Develop software configuration standards for company-wide use
Train software developers in the use of CM tools and the implementation of software 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 frequently with internal and external stakeholders
Lead and train junior analysts/engineers in CM best practices