Senior Configuration Analyst

Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG)•Arlington, VA

3d•$74,325 - $82,500•Remote

About The Position

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a talented Senior Configuration Analyst to support Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) applications and spearhead the migration to the cloud. This is a 100% U.S. based remote, full-time W-2 position. Qualified candidates must possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI) security clearance and be U.S. citizens. Candidates from CA, CO, IL, MN, NJ, NY, OR, or WA will not be considered.

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
A broad knowledge of development, Quality Assurance (QA), systems engineering, and DevOps
Experience with CM practices (identification, baselining, change control, status accounting)
Experience 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)
Experience with scripting for automation (Bash, PowerShell, and Python)
Experience managing COTS software, vendor patches, and version control
Experience with Infrastructure as code and environment management (Ansible and Terraform)
A 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)
An understanding of database concepts, dependency management, and build reproducibility
Strong analytical skills for investigating build failures, dependency conflicts, and deployment issues
Excellent communication skills
An ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
Effective collaboration and mentoring
An ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in fast-paced environments and meet deadlines
A 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’ relevant experience; eight (8) 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 certification
CMII certification
Electronic Data Interchange X.12 (EDI) Medical Claims
X.12, Medical Claims (837, 835, 277CA, etc), Health Level (HL7), Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR)

Responsibilities

Support VA applications and spearhead the migration to the cloud
Develop and maintain software configuration management (CM) tools to support configuration identification, control, reporting, and delivery of both internally developed software and externally purchased commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) software products
Perform CM and release engineering tasks to ensure new software product opening parameters are documented, comply with standard hardware configurations, and are logistically sustainable
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 are used to support software product development and use
Develop software configuration standards for company-wide use
Train software developers in the use of CM tools and the 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/engineers in CM best practices