Software Configuration Management Engineer

Duties

• Develop, maintain, and support software configuration management tools and processes supporting configuration identification, control, reporting, and software delivery activities.
• Perform software configuration management and release engineering tasks to ensure software products and operating environments are documented, controlled, and sustainable.
• Support configuration management of internally developed software as well as externally procured Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) products.
• Design, develop, automate, and maintain productivity and workflow tools using scripting, programming, and automation technologies.
• Design and implement build and deployment procedures supporting software development, integration, testing, and operational use.
• Support CI/CD pipeline development and maintenance using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Jenkinsfile, YAML DSL, or similar technologies.
• Manage software repositories, branching strategies, artifact repositories, and release baselines ensuring full traceability and audit readiness.
• Manage automated provisioning and maintenance of development, integration, test, and staging environments using Infrastructure-as-Code methodologies.
• Collaborate closely with software developers, systems engineers, cybersecurity personnel, and program leadership to ensure alignment with program objectives and quality standards.
• Support software quality audits, configuration audits, and release documentation activities including Physical Configuration Audits (PCA) and Functional Configuration Audits (FCA).
• Assist with development and maintenance of software configuration standards, procedures, and documentation including Software Version Descriptions (SVDs), Software Development Plans (SDPs), and related artifacts.
• Train and support software development teams in the use of configuration management tools, processes, and software quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with DevOps, ITIL, CMMI, and program-specific software delivery processes.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related STEM discipline with: 5+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree; OR 3+ years of relevant experience with a Master’s degree.
• Active DoD Secret clearance at the time of application.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Git, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar CI/CD and source control tools.
• Strong scripting abilities using Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar scripting languages.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies including Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform and Ansible.
• Knowledge of software delivery frameworks including DevOps, ITIL, or CMMI.
• Experience managing artifact repositories with proper versioning, retention policies, and configuration traceability.
• Experience supporting CI/CD pipelines and automated build/release processes.
• Proficiency with Git workflows including rebasing, cherry-picking, and submodules.
• Familiarity with additional version control systems such as SVN or Perforce.
• Understanding of branching models including GitFlow and trunk-based development.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts and policies for non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate software baselines and version traceability.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant SCM experience supporting radar or defense systems programs.
• Prior technical leadership or team lead experience.
• Experience supporting Software Quality Assurance (SQA) and customer configuration audits.
• Experience supporting Physical Configuration Audits (PCA) and Functional Configuration Audits (FCA).
• Build and release management experience including development of Software Version Descriptions (SVDs), Software Development Plans (SDPs), and related engineering documentation.
• Experience working within Agile and DevSecOps software development environments.
• Experience supporting classified or mission-critical defense systems.
• Familiarity with IT Asset Management or License Management processes.
• Experience working in cross-functional engineering and project-oriented environments.
• Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.