Senior Configuration Analyst

Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG)•Clearwater, FL

3d•$74,325 - $82,500•Remote

About The Position

Syms Strategic Group is hiring a Senior Configuration Analyst to support Veterans Affairs applications and lead their migration to the cloud. The role focuses on software configuration management (CM) and release engineering for internally developed and commercial off-the-shelf software, while helping ensure compliant, repeatable build and deployment processes across projects. The analyst will create and maintain CM tools and standards, automate productivity tools and build procedures, and support software quality practices. The position also provides technical guidance, collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, and leads and trains junior analysts and engineers. This is a full-time, 100% U.S.-based remote, W-2 position. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and must possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI). Candidates residing in California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, or Washington will not be considered. The stated salary range is $74,325–$82,500. A bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline and 10+ years of relevant experience are specified; eight or more years of relevant experience may substitute for education.

Requirements

A 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.
Deep expertise in software configuration management and release engineering.
Broad knowledge of development, Quality Assurance, systems engineering, and DevOps.
Experience with configuration management practices, including identification, baselining, change control, and status accounting.
Experience with source control systems such as Git, GitLab, GitHub, Azure DevOps Repos, and Subversion, and with branching and merging strategies.
Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps Pipelines, and GitHub Actions, and artifact repositories such as Nexus and Artifactory.
Experience with automation scripting using Bash, PowerShell, and Python.
Experience managing commercial off-the-shelf software, vendor patches, and version control.
Experience with infrastructure as code and environment management, including Ansible and Terraform.
Knowledge of software quality standards and governance frameworks, and experience training developers on configuration management tools and quality practices.
Proficiency with work management tools such as JIRA, Azure Boards, and Trello, and documentation tools such as Confluence, Visio, and 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 explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Effective collaboration and mentoring skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in fast-paced environments and meet deadlines.
Commitment to continuous improvement and staying current with industry trends and emerging DevOps technologies.
Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline and 10+ years of relevant experience; eight or more years of relevant experience may be substituted for education.
U.S. citizenship required.
Must possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI).

Nice To Haves

ITIL Foundation, CMII, or equivalent configuration management certification; certifications are not required.
Experience with Electronic Data Interchange X.12 medical claims, including X.12 medical claims formats such as 837, 835, and 277CA, HL7, and FHIR.

Responsibilities

Support VA applications and spearhead migration to the cloud.
Develop and maintain software configuration management tools for configuration identification, control, reporting, and delivery of internally developed and commercial off-the-shelf software.
Perform configuration management and release engineering tasks to document new software product opening parameters, ensure compliance with standard hardware configurations, and support logistical sustainability.
Design, develop, automate, and maintain productivity tools using programming, database, or scripting languages.
Design and implement build procedures supporting software product development and use.
Develop software configuration standards for company-wide use.
Train software developers in the use of configuration management tools and implementation of 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 and engineers in configuration management best practices.