We are looking for a remote Configuration Manager to support the Application and Science Common Services Support (ASCSS) program.
ASCSS specializes in transitioning systems from research to operations. We support integration tasks for several NOAA weather satellites by ensuring that a functional algorithm is in place and ready for operations. ASCSS works with science teams and stakeholders to: conduct a standard set of project reviews; generate a standard set of documentation; develop and refine requirements; track risks and mitigations; clean code for coding/security, common data formats and metadata (CF & ISO), standard languages, tools, and libraries; test software; validate products, perform configuration management; and prepare the Delivered Algorithm Package.KEY DUTIES
- Administers the change control process for software development. ∙ Responsible for configuration management of requirements, code, and software configurations.
- Evaluates and selects configuration management tools and standards. ∙ Develop and maintain, as needed, CM processes, plans, policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions and other documents. ∙ Support and advise end users on approved CM policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS
- Knowledge of hardware and software configuration management concepts, goals, benefits, and standard strategies to achieve those goals.
- Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes • Experience with configuration and baseline identification, change control, configuration status accounting, and configuration audits.
- Experience developing and maintaining software configuration management tools to support configuration identification, control, reporting, and delivery of both internally and externally developed software products.
- Experience developing software configuration standards for organizational use. • Experience with software version control administration.
- Experience with SCM concepts and methodologies.
- In-depth knowledge of branching, merging, and baselining strategies in Git. • Experience designing and implementing build and deployment procedures used to support product development and use.
- Experience building software written in C/C++ or Fortran, preferably in a Linux environment.
- Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices.
- Strong scripting language skills required. Bash, Perl, or Python preferred. • Green Card or US Citizenship is required.
DESIRED SKILLS
- Experience with SCM tools such as Git, GitLab, ClearCase, etc.
- Experience with AWS or other cloud platforms
- Experience with Jenkins and GitLab Runner.
- Experience documenting and providing training on processes, work instructions, etc.
- Teamwork, strong inter-personal skills.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field
ABOUT GAMA-1GAMA-1 is a rapidly growing technology business that is based in Greenbelt, Maryland. GAMA-1 Technologies provides strategic information assurance, information security, and business enterprise and networking solutions to the Federal Government. Our success is based on the utilization of industry and agency standards, establishment of standardized processes, and IT Services expertise. At GAMA-1, we believe employees should grow, achieve, and develop just as the company grows, achieves, and develops.
GAMA-1 is committed to providing our employees with opportunities for career advancement throughout their employment. For more information, visit www.gama1tech.comGAMA-1 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
