Cynerge Consulting Inc Hiring for Software Configuration Manager Job at Remote Full Time

Job Description

Configuration Manager

Are you passionate about technology and delivering solutions that impact our nation’s most beautiful, iconic, and cherished resources? Cynerge Consulting is seeking a Configuration Manager to join a talented, tight-knit, and rapidly growing team supporting the U.S. Forest Service!

At Cynerge, our work aides the U.S. Forest Service in its mission to manage and preserve our nation’s forests and grasslands. Our solutions have supported a range of teams and personnel, from researchers in the Rockies to the smokejumpers, a highly specialized team of skydiving firefighters, and the app dev and infrastructure teams behind the scenes. We’ve successfully delivered DevSecOps at scale, pioneered the use of automation and CI/CD, and are actively migrating a portfolio of more than 80 applications to more available and accessible cloud environments.

Role and Responsibilities

As a Configuration Manager, you will be responsible for managing the lifecycle and configuration of software packages offered by the U.S. Forest Service Chief Information Office (CIO) Hosting Services Team. You will be responsible to collecting information on software in use, end of life software support dates, and future use patterns. You will combine this information and work with the respective service owners to create and maintain a software lifecycle roadmap and Service Catalog that represents the offerings of the Hosting Services Team.

Day to day, sample responsibilities include, but may not be limited to, the following:

· Create and maintain configuration management plans

· Document a software configuration management (CM) concept that spans the complete lifecycle cycle, references industry best practices, and supports the use of agile development

· Identify CM requirements that cover the system, hardware, software, and data/info requirements

· Document and measure processes related to configuration management activities

· Document the software currently available for use within the CIO Hosting Services across three areas: being retired, current standard, and future standard

· Publish the Software Roadmap for the Hosting Service Team based on the above criteria

· Provide input for the CIO Service Catalog for the Hosting Services Team

· Work with the Software Asset Management Team to understand and track the software that is currently licensed and available for use by the Hosting Services Team

· Gather input from the application teams regarding what components they need for future application development efforts

· Define, implement, and monitor version control best practices and processes for infrastructure configurations

· Communicate and control release plans for hosting environments

· Ensure all releases and build processes are accurately documented and are reported through the approved toolset

· Conduct configuration reviews or audits that include but are not limited to requirements, problem reports, defects, and bug reports

· Provide guidance to engineers on the configuration management processes

· Attend weekly team meetings to discuss ongoing issues and provide status on assigned items

Prerequisites

The ideal candidate for the Configuration Manager position will possess the following:

· 8+ years of configuration management experience

· 3+ years of experience working with teams that support infrastructure software configurations

· Preferred – CMPIC or similar certification

· Preferred – infrastructure engineering experience

· Preferred – agile software development experience

· Experience with Technology Business Management (TBM) is helpful, but not required

· Experienced configuration management practitioner in all hardware and software CM related disciplines, including Configuration Control, Configuration Status Accounting, CM Audits, Baseline Management, and Software Configuration Management

· Ability to perform within a multi-functional program team comprising both company staff and the customer.

· Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across multi-functional teams and businesses dealing with software and hardware products

· Demonstrated understanding of technical issues pertaining to enterprise scalability, economies of scale, and their impacts on total costs of ownership (TCO) in very large deployments.

· Preferred – HUBZone residency (certified at https://maps.certify.sba.gov/)

· Required – US Citizen or “green card” holder

Job Snapshot

· Salary to be based on experience and current market rates

· Full-time salaried employee

· Occasional weekend work and travel may be required

Compensation, Perks, and Benefits

We have a kick-ass crew and a historic office, complete with its own coffee shop, wine cellar, and attached bar and restaurant! We pride ourselves on a near-zero turnover rate and strive to provide an opportunity for you to do your best work in an environment that is fun, collaborative, creative, and encourages personal and professional growth.

Here’s a little more on what we have to offer:

· Competitive salary, based on current market rates and experience

· Medical, dental, and vision insurance

· Retirement with company match

· Unlimited vacation and sick time

· Work from anywhere

· Training and professional development opportunities

More About Us

For more than 15 years, Cynerge has helped clients in the private and federal sectors design and develop digital products and business solutions that improve operations and services. From application development to IT asset management, cloud computing, and DevOps-oriented transformation, we help improve the speed and quality of delivering enterprise software.

Legal Notice

Cynerge Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Job Type: Full-time in Pontiac, MI or Virtual

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

COVID-19 considerations:
We have a flexible WFH model and allow all our employees to work where they feel safe.

Application Question(s):

• What is your annual salary goal?

Experience:

• Configuration management: 8 years (Preferred)
• Infrastructure engineering: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• U.S. citizenship or Green Card (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote