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Configuration Manager Tools Engineer
Job Location:
Job Location:
Howard County, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
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Posted:
22 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
19 August 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
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:
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
Certifications:
Clearance Requirement:
Why Choose Independent Software:
At Independent Software our people are the mission. Weve built a company around collaboration integrity and innovation and we make sure our team has the tools and support to grow succeed and thrive.
When you join us you will:
Ready to take the next step in your career Join us and be part of something bigger.
Apply today.
Were an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status.
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:
- Bachelors 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 bachelors 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
Why Choose Independent Software:
At Independent Software our people are the mission. Weve built a company around collaboration integrity and innovation and we make sure our team has the tools and support to grow succeed and thrive.
When you join us you will:
- Support critical national security missions that matter
- Be part of a close-knit employee-first culture where your voice is heard
- Expand your skills through ongoing training mentorship and career development
- Enjoy competitive compensation generous benefits and work-life balance
Ready to take the next step in your career Join us and be part of something bigger.
Apply today.
Were an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status.
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