Software Configuration Management & Release Engineer

Prosync•Annapolis Junction, MD

About The Position

ProSync is seeking a Software Configuration Management & Release Engineer to lead software configuration management, release control, software packaging, version control, and artifact repository management across multiple development and deployment environments. The role ensures releases are controlled, versioned, packaged, documented, reproducible, and traceable throughout the software development lifecycle, supporting complex mission and enterprise environments. The engineer will lead configuration management and release activities across development, test, and production environments; maintain software baselines, version control, release branches, and documentation; and coordinate software packaging and distribution. The position also includes administering artifact repositories and container registries, supporting configuration audits and compliance, troubleshooting release and packaging issues, and collaborating with development, systems engineering, and deployment teams. The position requires an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Fullscope Polygraph. Candidates with experience managing RPM packages, Helm charts, container images, and repository platforms such as Sonatype Nexus, Harbor, and ContainerYard are highly desired. ProSync is an award-winning, SDVOSB defense contracting company supporting the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or a related discipline from an accredited college or university plus 14 years of software engineering experience, or 18 or more years of software engineering experience in lieu of a degree.
Extensive experience with software configuration management and release engineering practices.
Experience with software version control, branching strategies, and release management processes.
Experience creating and managing RPM packages.
Experience developing and maintaining Helm charts.
Experience managing container images and container-based software distributions.
Experience administering and supporting artifact repositories and container registries, including Sonatype Nexus, Harbor, and/or ContainerYard.
Strong understanding of software lifecycle management, configuration control, and release governance.
Experience documenting and maintaining software baselines and release records.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and organizational skills.
An active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing RPM packages, Helm charts, and container images.
Experience with repository platforms such as Sonatype Nexus, Harbor, and ContainerYard.
Prior military service or government contracting experience.

Responsibilities

Lead software configuration management and release engineering activities across development, test, and production environments.
Establish and maintain configuration management processes, standards, and procedures.
Manage software baselines, version control, release branches, and release documentation.
Coordinate, package, and distribute software releases while ensuring accuracy, traceability, and reproducibility.
Develop and maintain software packaging solutions, including RPM packages, Helm charts, and container images.
Administer and manage artifact repositories and container registries.
Ensure proper versioning, auditing, and tracking of software assets throughout the development lifecycle.
Collaborate with software developers, system engineers, and deployment teams to support release planning and execution.
Support configuration audits and maintain compliance with organizational and customer requirements.
Troubleshoot release, build, packaging, and repository-related issues.
Create and maintain technical documentation, release notes, and configuration records.