10+ years of experience in software engineering, systems engineering, or configuration management
6+ years of experience as a Tools Engineer supporting complex programs
Expertise in ClearCase and ClearQuest installation and administration
Strong knowledge of requirements management and repository development
Proficiency in scripting languages including Perl, Bash, and Python
Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC) and change management processes
Excellent communication skills for technical documentation and training
Responsibilities
Research, analyze, and recommend software productivity and configuration management tools
Install, integrate, configure, and maintain enterprise software productivity tools
Administer ClearCase and ClearQuest environments including maintenance and troubleshooting tasks
Develop automated solutions for project workflows and configuration management
Maintain requirements repositories for engineering team support
Manage project tracking tools like JIRA
Provide training and support for effective tool usage to project personnel
Benefits
Opportunities for process improvement and automation initiatives
Collaboration with diverse engineering and infrastructure teams
A role critical to system lifecycle success
Hands-on experience with industry-leading software tools
Potential for career advancement in dynamic, mission-focused environments
Full Job Description
What You Will Do:
As a Configuration Manager at Independent Software, you will support the automation, integration, and management of software productivity and configuration management tools that are critical to project success throughout the system lifecycle. You will work closely with engineering, infrastructure, and project teams to identify, implement, and maintain efficient automated solutions that support development, tracking, change management, and configuration management processes.
In this role, you will help integrate software productivity tools into enterprise environments, support process improvement initiatives, and ensure tools and supporting infrastructure remain operational, secure, and aligned with mission requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
Support the research, analysis, evaluation, and recommendation of software productivity and configuration management tools
Install, integrate, configure, customize, administer, maintain, and upgrade enterprise software productivity tools and associated infrastructure
Administer and support ClearCase and ClearQuest environments, including installation, configuration, upgrades, maintenance, and troubleshooting
Support the development and implementation of automated solutions that improve project workflows, tracking, requirements management, and configuration management processes
Develop and maintain requirements repositories and support requirements management activities across engineering teams
Support and maintain project tracking and workflow management tools, including JIRA and similar platforms
Develop and maintain scripts and automation solutions using Perl, Bash, Shell (sh/csh), Windows Batch, Python, or similar scripting languages
Develop, tailor, and maintain technical documentation related to software productivity tools, automation processes, and configuration management activities
Perform backup, recovery, and maintenance activities for software productivity tool databases, datasets, and files
Monitor, track, and manage software productivity tools, licenses, and associated media
Provide consulting, training, and hands-on support to project personnel on the effective use of software productivity tools
Collaborate with infrastructure and engineering teams to integrate tools into existing and proposed project workflows and enterprise environments
Support process automation, productivity enhancement, and system integration initiatives across mission-focused environments
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Expertise installing, operating, administering, and upgrading ClearCase and ClearQuest tools
Strong knowledge of developing and implementing requirements repositories
Strong experience using JIRA and other project management and tracking tools
General scripting and automation experience using Perl, Bash, sh, csh, Windows Batch, Python, or similar scripting languages
Experience supporting software productivity, configuration management, or systems engineering tool environments
Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC), change management, and configuration management processes
Experience installing, configuring, integrating, and supporting enterprise software tools
Familiarity with IBM/Rational products, HP Service Manager, or similar enterprise productivity tools
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to develop clear technical documentation
Ability to communicate technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical personnel
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within engineering and infrastructure team
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in a technical or business discipline from an accredited college or university is required
Four (4) additional years of experience as a software engineer, systems engineer, systems administrator, or configuration management engineer may be substituted for a bachelor's degree
Minimum of ten (10) years of combined experience as a software engineer, systems engineer, systems administrator, or configuration management engineer is required
Minimum of six (6) years of experience as a Tools Engineer supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required
Certifications:
Must meet DoD 8570 IAT Level I certification requirements
Clearance Requirement:
Must possess an active TS SCI with appropriate Polygraph to be considered for this role
