Senior Configuration Analyst

Position Details

Location: Remote (U.S. based only; candidates from CA, CO, IL, MN, NJ, NY, OR, or WA will not be considered)

Department: Veterans Affairs (VA)

Employment Type: Full‑time, W‑2

Salary Range: $74,325 – $82,500

Security Clearance: Public Trust (MBI) required or must qualify

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support VA applications and lead migration to the cloud.
• Develop and maintain software configuration management (CM) tools for identification, control, reporting, and delivery of both internally developed and commercially‑off‑the‑shelf (COTS) software.
• Perform CM and release engineering tasks to document new software product parameters, ensure compliance with standard hardware configurations, and maintain logistical sustainability.
• 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 support software product development and use.
• Develop company‑wide software configuration standards.
• Train software developers on CM tools and 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.

Required Skills and Experience

• Proven track record of leading and delivering complex software builds and releases across multiple environments.
• Experience in large, regulated enterprises or federal environments.
• Deep expertise in software configuration management and release engineering.
• Broad knowledge of development, Quality Assurance (QA), systems engineering, and DevOps.
• Experience with CM practices: identification, baselining, change control, status accounting.
• Proficiency 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).
• Management of COTS software, vendor patches, and version control.
• Infrastructure as code and environment management (Ansible, 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 and ability to translate technical concepts for non‑technical stakeholders.
• Effective collaboration, mentoring, and ability to manage multiple priorities in fast‑paced environments.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and staying current with industry trends and emerging DevOps technologies.

Professional Certifications

None required; ITIL Foundation, CMII, or equivalent CM certifications are a plus.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, with 10+ years of relevant experience. Alternatively, eight (8) or more years of relevant experience may be substituted for the degree.

Citizenship and Security Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required. Applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility for access to classified information and obtain a government‑granted security clearance. Background checks may include criminal history, employment and education verification, drug testing, and creditworthiness.

Additional Information

• All interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams with camera on.
• Applicants will be asked to provide a LinkedIn profile link as part of the screening process.
• Recruiters or third‑party submissions will not be considered.
• Syms Strategic Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.