Senior Configuration & Release Engineer - Remote

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

Job summary

Syms Strategic Group is seeking a Senior Configuration Analyst II to lead software configuration management and release engineering for VA initiatives. The role emphasizes cloud migration, process standardization, and cross‑functional collaboration with developers, QA, and operations. Remote work is offered for a U.S.

based candidate with a Public Trust clearance potential. The ideal candidate has deep CM expertise, strong scripting skills, and proven success delivering complex builds in

Qualifications

• Experience leading and delivering complex software builds/releases across 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.
• Efficient collaboration and mentoring.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and emerging DevOps technologies.

Responsibilities

• Support VA applications and spearhead migration to the cloud.
• Develop and maintain CM tools to support 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 and 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 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.

Skills

CM leadership

Regulated enterprise experience

CM knowledge

DevOps breadth

CM practices (ID, baselining, change)

Source control (Git, GitLab, GitHub, A

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Git, GitLab, GitHub, Azure DevOps Repos, Subversion

CI/CD: Jenkins, Azure Pipelines, GitHub Actions

Nexus, Artifactory

Bash, PowerShell, Python

Ansible, Terraform

JIRA, Azure Boards, Trello

Confluence, Visio, Lucidchart

Job description

Syms Strategic Group is seeking a Senior Configuration Analyst II to lead software configuration management and release engineering for VA initiatives. The role emphasizes cloud migration, process standardization, and cross‑functional collaboration with developers, QA, and operations. Remote work is offered for a U.S.

based candidate with a Public Trust clearance potential. The ideal candidate has deep CM expertise, strong scripting skills, and proven success delivering complex builds in