Senior Configuration Analyst

Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG)
  • Salisbury, MD
  • Remote
  • $74,325–$82,500 Per Year
2 days ago

Job Description

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a talented Senior Configuration Analyst Location: RemoteDepartment: Veterans Affairs (VA)Type: Full TimeMin. Experience: ExperiencedSecurity Clearance Level: Public Trust (MBI) Salary Range: $74,325 - $82,500If you have previously applied to Syms Strategic Group (SSG), there is no need to reapply. Applications are still under review.Military Veterans are highly encouraged to apply!
Essential Duties and 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
Required Skills and Experience
  • 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
Professional CertificationsNone required, but ITIL Foundation, CMII, or equivalent CM certifications are a plus
Years of Professional Experiencen/a
Desired experienceElectronic Data Interchange X.12 (EDI) Medical Claims
  • X.12, Medical Claims (837, 835, 277CA, etc), Health Level (HL7), Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR)
Formal EducationBachelor’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
Citizenship RequirementU.S. Citizenship required for this specific opportunity
Security Clearance RequirementsMust possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI)
CRITICAL NOTES:
  1. SSG will not make assumptions regarding your qualifications. Your answers to the mandatory screening questions must be supported by the information on your resume.  Applications with inconsistencies will not be considered.
  2. Recruiters or Third parties will not be considered.
  3. This is a 100% U.S. based remote position.  However, candidates from CA, CO, IL, MN, NJ, NY, OR, or WA will not be considered.
  4. This is a W-2 position
  5. All interviews will be conducted on Microsoft Teams with your camera on; there will be no exceptions
  6. As part of our screening process, you will be requested to provide a link to your LinkedIn profile
U.S Citizenship is required for this specific opportunity. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and be able to obtain a government-granted security clearance. Individuals may also be subject to a background investigation including, but not limited to criminal history, employment and education verification, drug testing, and creditworthiness.Syms Strategic Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or genetic information.

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LocationSalisbury, MD (
Remote
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Salary$74,325–$82,500 Per Year

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