Jobs · Engineering · Maryland

Configuration Manager / Tools Engineer

Independent Software, Inc. · Ellicott City, MD · 1 mo ago
EngineeringFull-time

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

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