Senior Cloud Configuration Engineer II (Remote)

Socket.dev; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 74,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a Senior Configuration Analyst - II for a 100% U.S. based remote role. The position focuses on software configuration management, release engineering, and cloud migration across VA-related applications.

Lead CM initiatives, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure repeatable, compliant builds and deployments. A strong background in regulated environments is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex software builds and releases across multiple environments.
• Experience in regulated environments (federal or similar).
• 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).
• 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).
• Knowledge of software quality standards, governance frameworks, and training developers on CM tools.
• 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 and ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to collaborate and mentor; manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.

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 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.

Job description

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a Senior Configuration Analyst - II for a 100% U.S. based remote role. The position focuses on software configuration management, release engineering, and cloud migration across VA-related applications.

Lead CM initiatives, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure repeatable, compliant builds and deployments. A strong background in regulated environments is preferred.