Senior Specialist, Configuration Management

L3Harris Technologies; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Melbourne, FL seeks a Senior Specialist in Software Configuration Management to lead and maintain SCM processes across complex development efforts. You will oversee software identification, build and release management, audits, and cross-functional coordination with engineering teams.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (or 10 years related experience) and an active TS/SCI clearance or willingness to obtain one.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 10 years of related experience in software configuration management.
• Active TS/SCI clearance; polygraph preferred; willingness to submit to a polygraph.
• Experience in Agile environments and CI/CD workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead control and traceability of software products, baselines, and configuration items across the SDLC.
• Manage and oversee the release process for software builds, patches, and updates.
• Coordinate and support software configuration control board meetings and follow-through on changes.
• Plan and perform software configuration audits and support customer deliveries with release documentation.

Skills

Software configuration management

Build and release management

Configuration audits

Version control

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

10 years related experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Rational ClearQuest

ClearCase

Git

Bitbucket

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Senior Specialist, Software Configuration Management
Job Code: 44982
Location: Melbourne, FL

Schedule: 9/80 - Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked (Every Other Friday Off)

Job Overview: L3Harris is currently seeking a Senior Specialist in Software Configuration Management to join our dynamic team. This role is responsible for leading and maintaining software configuration management processes that ensure compliance with company standards, customer requirements, and contractual obligations. The position supports software configuration identification, build and release management, configuration audits, and engineering execution across complex development efforts. This role operates with greater independence and is expected to provide guidance, coordination, and process improvement support across cross-functional teams. This position is located in Melbourne, FL: L3Harris in Florida.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead control and traceability of software products, baselines, and associated configuration items across the software development lifecycle, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance with program requirements.


• Manage and oversee the release process for software builds, patches, and updates, including build verification, baseline control, archival, distribution, and delivery readiness.


• Coordinate and support software configuration control board meetings, including agenda development, change tracking, action item management, and follow-through to ensure timely implementation of approved changes.


• Plan and perform software configuration audits and support customer deliveries by generating, validating, archiving, and distributing software media and related release documentation in accordance with contractual requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.


• Active TS/SCI required; polygraph preferred; willingness to submit to a polygraph required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced knowledge of software configuration management principles and practices, including configuration identification, change control, status accounting, release management, and audit support.


• Experience supporting Agile software development environments and fast-paced continuous integration and continuous development workflows.


• Strong ability to create, manage, archive, and maintain software builds and releases while coordinating effectively with software engineering, systems engineering, quality, and program teams.


• Experience with version control, defect management, and collaboration tools such as IBM Rational ClearQuest, ClearCase, Git, Bitbucket, JIRA, and Confluence.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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