[Remote] Sr. Configuration Analyst

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. SAIC is seeking a Sr. Configuration Analyst to support VA applications and the customer’s migration to the cloud in a fully remote role. The position focuses on software configuration management, release engineering, automation, build procedures, compliance, and providing technical guidance across development and deployment environments.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains software configuration management tools to support configuration identification, control, reporting, and delivery of both internally developed software and externally purchased commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) software products
• Performs configuration management and release engineering tasks to ensure new software product operating parameters are documented, comply with standard hardware configurations, and are logistically sustainable
• Designs, develops, automates, and maintains productivity tools using programming, database or scripting languages to improve software modeling and development
• Designs and implements build procedures that are used to support software product development and use
• May develop software configuration standards for company-wide use
• May train software developers in the use of configuration management tools and the implementation of software quality standards
• It should be understood that this is not intended to be a detailed nor comprehensive description of any individual employee's job content. Managers set the specific duties and responsibilities for each employee

Skills

• * Bachelor's degree and ten (10) or more years of relevant experience; an additional eight (8) years of relevant experience may be substituted for education
• * Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related scientific/technical discipline is required
• * Proven track record of successfully leading and delivering complex software builds and releases across multiple environments
• * Experience working within large, regulated enterprises or federal environments is beneficial
• * Deep expertise in software configuration management and release engineering; broad knowledge of development, QA, systems engineering, and DevOps
• * Provides technical guidance and solutions to complex problems; operates autonomously and makes sound decisions
• * Ensures compliant, repeatable build and deployment processes across projects; collaborates frequently with internal and external stakeholders
• * Configuration management practices (identification, baselining, change control, status accounting)
• * Source control systems (Git, GitLab, GitHub, Azure DevOps Repos, Subversion) and branching/merging strategies
• * CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Azure DevOps Pipelines, GitHub Actions) and artifact repositories (Nexus, Artifactory)
• * Scripting for automation (Bash, PowerShell, Python)
• * Managing COTS software, vendor patches, and version control
• * Infrastructure as code and environment management (Ansible, Terraform)
• * Knowledgeable in software quality standards, governance frameworks, and training developers on CM tools and quality practices
• * Proficient with work management tools (JIRA, Azure Boards, Trello) and documentation tools (Confluence, Visio, Lucidchart)
• * Understands database concepts, dependency management, and build reproducibility
• * Strong analytical skills for investigating build failures, dependency conflicts, and deployment issues
• * Excellent communication skills; able to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
• * Effective collaborator and mentor; leads and trains junior analysts/engineers in CM best practices
• * Manages multiple priorities and projects in fast-paced environments; meets deadlines
• * Committed to continuous improvement and staying current with industry trends and emerging DevOps technologies
• US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
• * Preferred certifications: ITIL Foundation, CMII or equivalent configuration management certifications are a plus

Benefits

• 100% Remote role
• Tremendous growth opportunity working within cloud ecosystem and using cutting-edge technologies

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