Configuration Manager / Tools Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Support the research, analysis, evaluation, and recommendation of software productivity and configuration management tools
• Install, integrate, configure, customize, administer, maintain, and upgrade enterprise software productivity tools and associated infrastructure
• Administer and support ClearCase and ClearQuest environments, including installation, configuration, upgrades, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Support the development and implementation of automated solutions that improve project workflows, tracking, requirements management, and configuration management processes
• Develop and maintain requirements repositories and support requirements management activities across engineering teams
• Support and maintain project tracking and workflow management tools, including JIRA and similar platforms
• Develop and maintain scripts and automation solutions using Perl, Bash, Shell (sh/csh), Windows Batch, Python, or similar scripting languages
• Develop, tailor, and maintain technical documentation related to software productivity tools, automation processes, and configuration management activities
• Perform backup, recovery, and maintenance activities for software productivity tool databases, datasets, and files
• Monitor, track, and manage software productivity tools, licenses, and associated media
• Provide consulting, training, and hands-on support to project personnel on the effective use of software productivity tools
• Collaborate with infrastructure and engineering teams to integrate tools into existing and proposed project workflows and enterprise environments
• Support process automation, productivity enhancement, and system integration initiatives across mission-focused environments

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Expertise installing, operating, administering, and upgrading ClearCase and ClearQuest tools
• Strong knowledge of developing and implementing requirements repositories
• Strong experience using JIRA and other project management and tracking tools
• General scripting and automation experience using Perl, Bash, sh, csh, Windows Batch, Python, or similar scripting languages
• Experience supporting software productivity, configuration management, or systems engineering tool environments
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC), change management, and configuration management processes
• Experience installing, configuring, integrating, and supporting enterprise software tools
• Familiarity with IBM/Rational products, HP Service Manager, or similar enterprise productivity tools
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to develop clear technical documentation
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical personnel
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within engineering and infrastructure team

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline from an accredited college or university is required
• Four (4) additional years of experience as a software engineer, systems engineer, systems administrator, or configuration management engineer may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of ten (10) years of combined experience as a software engineer, systems engineer, systems administrator, or configuration management engineer is required
• Minimum of six (6) years of experience as a Tools Engineer supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required

Certifications

• Must meet DoD 8570 IAT Level I certification requirements

Clearance Requirement

• Must possess an active TS SCI with appropriate Polygraph to be considered for this role

Why Choose Independent Software

At Independent Software, our people are the mission. We’ve built a company around collaboration, integrity, and innovation and we make sure our team has the tools and support to grow, succeed, and thrive.

When you join us, you will:

• SUPPORT CRITICAL NATIONAL SECURITY MISSIONS THAT MATTER
• BE PART OF A CLOSE-Knit, EMPLOYEE-FIRST CULTURE WHERE YOUR VOICE IS HEARD
• EXPAND YOUR SKILLS THROUGH ONGOING TRAINING, MENTORSHIP, AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT
• ENJOY COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION, GENEROUS BENEFITS, AND WORK-LIFE BALANCE

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