Kratos Defense and Security Solutions

Software Configuration Management Specialist II

Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Three or more years of experience as a Software Engineer.
  • Solid understanding of Configuration Management best practices and branching strategies.
  • Ability to develop training processes for configuration management and enforce compliance.
  • Excellent technical writing skills for documentation including engineering change proposals.
  • Familiarity with ITAR and proprietary data regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Manage complex software configurations across various platforms for defense sector clients.
  • Facilitate the software development environment using Atlassian tools like JIRA.
  • Monitor and resolve JIRA requests related to software development.
  • Generate test builds, branches, and version releases as needed.
  • Document software releases formally and assist in review board meetings.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on projects with significant defense implications.
  • Collaborative environment with access to the latest development tools.
  • Professional development and training opportunities available.
  • Work-life balance with a manageable travel requirement (10-20%).
  • Involvement in cutting-edge technology within the defense industry.
Full Job Description
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

The Software Configuration Management Specialist manages complex software configurations with variants across multiple platforms for domestic and international defense industry customers. The incumbent defines configuration items and integrated development environments (IDE); controls access, changes, and versions; builds and documents configuration items; and conducts configuration status accounting and audits.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The duties and responsibilities listed below apply to all levels of Software Configuration Management Specialist. Each level of Software Configuration Management Specialist has additional duties and responsibilities listed and builds on the previous level(s).

  • Facilitate the implementation of the Software development environment utilizing the Atlassian tool set including but not limited to:
    • Monitor JIRA requests for issues with the software development environment
    • Implement solutions to JIRA requests as necessary
    • Generate interim test builds, branches and version releases
    • Generate necessary software documentation as required
    • Other duties may be assigned.


Software Configuration Management Specialist II
  • Implements JIRA requests under minimal supervision of a senior level Software Configuration Management Specialist
  • Monitors JIRA requests for issues with the software development environment.
  • Generate interim and test builds, branches and version releases.
  • Document software releases in formal documents, such as Software Version Descriptions
  • Act as facilitator in the Software Review Board and the Configuration Control Board.


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
  • None


Compensation: $100,000 - $110,000

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Required:
  • Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards.
  • Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors.
  • Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary.
  • Ability to adhere to workplace rules.
  • A solid understanding of Configuration Management best practices including branching strategies.
  • Ability to develop configuration management processes, train staff, and enforce use.
  • Ability to write clear technical documents, including engineering change proposals.
  • Ability to create and analyze configuration status accounting records.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).


Preferred:
  • Prefer familiarity with applying ITAR and company proprietary data limitations to software configuration management.
  • Experience using and customizing SCM tools [e.g., StarTeam (preferred), ClearCase, Subversion].
  • Prefer experience as a software developer and SCCM on real-time embedded software for a Defense contractor.


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required:

Software Configuration Management Specialist II
  • Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline. Commensurate work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
  • Three or more years as a Software Engineer


WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Office and or manufacturing environment
  • Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time
  • Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key, phones)
  • May be required to lift up to 50 pounds in accordance with KUAS General Safety Training guidelines.


TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
  • 10-20% May be required to and from other KUAS locations

About Kratos Defense and Security Solutions

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. provides mission critical products, solutions, and services in the United States. The company operates through three segments: Kratos Government Solutions, Unmanned Systems, and Public Safety & Security. The Kratos Government Solutions segment offers microwave electronic products, satellite communications, training systems, modular systems, and defense and rocket support services. The Unmanned Systems segment provides unmanned aerial, ground, and seaborne, as well as command, control, and communications systems. The Public Safety & Security segment designs, engineers, deploys, operates, integrates, maintains, and operates security and surveillance solutions for homeland security, public safety, critical infrastructure, government, and commercial customers. The company serves national security related agencies, the department of defense, intelligence agencies, and classified agencies, as well as international government agencies and domestic and international commercial customers; and critical infrastructure, power generation, power transport, nuclear energy, financial, IT, healthcare, education, transportation, and petro-chemical industries, as well as government and military customers. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.
Learn more about Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Size
3,300 employees
Market Cap
$1.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$79.6 million
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+8.4%
Revenue
$747.6 million
NASDAQ

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