Software Engineer- Configuration Management, Senior

Torch Technologies, Inc.

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Torch Technologies is seeking a Software Engineer – Configuration Management (CM) to join a team responsible for establishing and implementing organizational CM policies, procedures, and technology in support of the Air Force Human Resources Systems Division. The ideal candidate is experienced in the utilization of the Atlassian Tool Suite, especially Jira and Confluence, and knowledgeable of how to implement CM using the Atlassian Tool Suite. They must equally possess an in-depth knowledge of CM regulatory and policy requirements established by the Department of Defense (DoD), Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM). This individual will support a wide range of CM activities to include developing CM policies and procedures, performing configuration audits, implementing CM protocols in the organizations DevSecOps pipelines, managing configuration control boards, managing configuration items, etc. This position supports the AFLCMC/GB Business and Enterprise Systems Directorate (BES)/GBH Human Resources Systems Division. This position requires a highly motivated individual who possesses an in-depth knowledge and skill in applying engineering theories, principles, concepts, standards, and methods in the field of CM sufficient to: Provide and maintain CM of all relevant system artifacts, e.g., documentation, source code, build files, scripts, etc., to allow the government the capability to build and release a working copy of the system to the appropriate production environment. Archive acquisition documentation. Review and evaluate the Development/Sustainment Contractor’s CM program and data deliveries for accuracy, completeness, and compliance. Maintain CM files including configuration identification, change control, and status accounting records. Implement CM plans. Participate in cross-functional change control boards meetings such as, but not limited to, Configuration Control Board (CCB), Change Control Board (CCB), Functional Review Board (FRB), Requirements Review Board (RRB), etc., to record and manage proposed and approved changes. Review the change control boards’ membership list for currency and completeness. Support Engineering Assessments. Prepare for, conduct, and/or support major audits such as Physical Configuration Audits (PCAs) and Functional Configuration Audits (FCAs); Record and maintain assessment and audit findings, minutes, and action items. Report the Development/Sustainment Contractor’s required software delivery status. Support pre- and post-contract award data reviews via meeting attendance and capturing meeting minutes. Review and evaluate the Development/Sustainment Contractor’s conformance to CDRL requirements. Manage Government and Development/Sustainment Contractor correspondence. Support the establishment of work flows. Ensure configuration items are properly identified and documentation is accomplished. Track configuration item deliverables and responses. Support development/sustainment of paper and automated archival systems of all covered documentation. Work closely with program management, systems engineers, quality managers, draftsmen and design/manufacturing engineers in an integrated product team environment; Develop and administer configuration management plans; Maintain design traceability and integrity; Convene and manage change/configuration control boards (CCBs); Assist the Government with configuration control for ERP and IT systems. This shall include configuration planning, maintenance of configuration documentation and data, and maintaining inventory/configuration status accounting; Manage configurations of software, engineering documents, design drawings, engineering changes and notices, and planning/conducting design audits with the required skills and experience necessary to work closely with program management, systems engineers, quality managers, and design engineers in an integrated product team environment; Support requirements and change control boards via meeting attendance and capturing meeting minutes. Track and manage proposed and approved changes, e.g., Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Change Requests (CRs), and Discrepancy Reports (DRs) / Problem Reports (PRs), throughout system development & sustainment lifecycle. Ensure integrity of the baseline including major releases, minor releases, patches, and software maintenance; Provide QA checks on system baselines, i.e., Functional, Allocated, Product; Support Licensing tasks and packaging and delivering of software to users; Maintain the CM library and software repository; Manage and control system baselines; Recommend and document comprehensive configuration management plans for software, hardware, firmware, and peripherals for IT systems; Evaluate data and preparing plans and briefings in support of software-driven systems; Evaluate and monitor effectiveness of configuration management plans to identify potential and existing problems and make recommendations for resolution. Audit and review IT system configurations for compliance to required specifications. Control the configuration of IT systems; and/or, Develop and manage access and change control guidelines and procedures to avoid unauthorized access and changes to system configurations.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship
Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 8 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoD. OR, 15 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, 8 of which must be in the DoD.
Specific Work Experience
Extensive knowledge and proficiency with CM within the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Expert knowledge and understanding of Federal and DoD CM regulations and policies
IT Configuration Management experience within the Department of Defense environment
Formal training and knowledge of configuration management directives, standards, principles (Plan, Identify, Control, Audit/Verify, Status Accounting), and techniques
Certification in SW Configuration Management desired
Experience performing HW and SW configuration audits
Experience performing the technical administrative activities necessary to manage CM tools, e.g., Git, Gitlab, Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, AWS Config, Azure DevOps Server, Insight, Star Team, for inventory control, version control, data duplication, media labeling
Experience producing release notes and CM reports
In-depth understanding of the configuration change control process, the role of the Configuration/Change Control Board, and change control documentation
Experience performing baseline administrative activities for multiple environments
Performing written and oral communications
Experience developing briefings for management
Understanding of all phases of the software development life cycle
Ability to enter and manage system configuration items in a database
Ability to provide critical analysis in the realm of problem identification and analysis, interpretation and understanding of links between ideas, research, identification of inconsistencies and errors, relevance confirmation, explanation and presentation, creative and open mindedness, evaluation and problem-solving
Extensive technical writing experience to provide accurate, concise, and clear document designs, collaboration, presentation, and research skills needed to design productive workplace documents and presentations for a variety of purposes and audiences
Assist in developing and administering configuration management plans, maintaining design traceability and integrity, convening and managing change control boards, and preparing for and attending major events such as, but not limited to, TIMs, PDRs, CDRs, PCAs, FCAs, and CCB.
Secret clearance (required to start) and/or ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Clearance.
IAT/IAM level II certification (Minimum of Security+; equivalent or higher certification) (Required).

Nice To Haves

Agile principles, methodologies, and enabling technologies, e.g., Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket
Experienced in writing CM procedures and policies
Experienced in establishing and conducting configuration change boards

Responsibilities

Provide and maintain CM of all relevant system artifacts, e.g., documentation, source code, build files, scripts, etc., to allow the government the capability to build and release a working copy of the system to the appropriate production environment.
Archive acquisition documentation.
Review and evaluate the Development/Sustainment Contractor’s CM program and data deliveries for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
Maintain CM files including configuration identification, change control, and status accounting records.
Implement CM plans.
Participate in cross-functional change control boards meetings such as, but not limited to, Configuration Control Board (CCB), Change Control Board (CCB), Functional Review Board (FRB), Requirements Review Board (RRB), etc., to record and manage proposed and approved changes.
Review the change control boards’ membership list for currency and completeness.
Support Engineering Assessments.
Prepare for, conduct, and/or support major audits such as Physical Configuration Audits (PCAs) and Functional Configuration Audits (FCAs); Record and maintain assessment and audit findings, minutes, and action items.
Report the Development/Sustainment Contractor’s required software delivery status.
Support pre- and post-contract award data reviews via meeting attendance and capturing meeting minutes.
Review and evaluate the Development/Sustainment Contractor’s conformance to CDRL requirements.
Manage Government and Development/Sustainment Contractor correspondence.
Support the establishment of work flows.
Ensure configuration items are properly identified and documentation is accomplished.
Track configuration item deliverables and responses.
Support development/sustainment of paper and automated archival systems of all covered documentation.
Work closely with program management, systems engineers, quality managers, draftsmen and design/manufacturing engineers in an integrated product team environment
Develop and administer configuration management plans
Maintain design traceability and integrity
Convene and manage change/configuration control boards (CCBs)
Assist the Government with configuration control for ERP and IT systems. This shall include configuration planning, maintenance of configuration documentation and data, and maintaining inventory/configuration status accounting
Manage configurations of software, engineering documents, design drawings, engineering changes and notices, and planning/conducting design audits with the required skills and experience necessary to work closely with program management, systems engineers, quality managers, and design engineers in an integrated product team environment
Support requirements and change control boards via meeting attendance and capturing meeting minutes.
Track and manage proposed and approved changes, e.g., Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Change Requests (CRs), and Discrepancy Reports (DRs) / Problem Reports (PRs), throughout system development & sustainment lifecycle.
Ensure integrity of the baseline including major releases, minor releases, patches, and software maintenance
Provide QA checks on system baselines, i.e., Functional, Allocated, Product
Support Licensing tasks and packaging and delivering of software to users
Maintain the CM library and software repository
Manage and control system baselines
Recommend and document comprehensive configuration management plans for software, hardware, firmware, and peripherals for IT systems
Evaluate data and preparing plans and briefings in support of software-driven systems
Evaluate and monitor effectiveness of configuration management plans to identify potential and existing problems and make recommendations for resolution.
Audit and review IT system configurations for compliance to required specifications.
Control the configuration of IT systems
Develop and manage access and change control guidelines and procedures to avoid unauthorized access and changes to system configurations.