Description
Ricardo Defense is currently recruiting for a Configuration Manager to join our team. This Configuration Manager will be responsible for overseeing sound Configuration Management (CM) practices for Information Technology (IT) systems on Portable Electronic Maintenance Aids (PEMA). This Configuration Manager supports all aspects of management analysis to facilitate version control, release management, and configuration processes. This Configuration Manager will collaborate with development and IT teams to ensure proper configuration management practices, handle versioning, track changes, implement workflows, manage configuration baselines, and ensure the integrity of software configurations throughout the development lifecycle.
This position will allow for remote work and some travel will be required to either an RDI office or our customer location in Jacksonville, FL.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Establishing and maintaining the configuration baseline or approved and controlled versions that serve as the baseline reference point for further development, testing, and deployment
Identifying the configuration items (CIs) such as software modules, hardware components, documents, or configurations, then assigning unique identifiers, attributes, and relationships to the CIs, and finally storing the CIs in a configuration management database (CMDB) or a configuration management system (CMS)
Controlling and managing the configuration changes, implementing and enforcing a change management process, and defining how the changes are requested, evaluated, approved, implemented, tested, and documented
Employing proper configuration management tools, such as version control systems, change management systems, or configuration management software, to record, track, and monitor the changes and their impacts on the project or system
Performing configuration verifications and audits to verify completeness, accuracy, and compliance with the CM plan and program objectives
Reporting and communicating configuration information to provide the status, progress, and issues of the CM process and activities while collaborating with developers, testers, users, customers, or managers, to inform them of the configuration information, to solicit their feedback and input, and to resolve any conflicts or problems
Improving and optimizing the CM process and tools by evaluating effectiveness and efficiency of the CM process and tools, using metrics, indicators, or feedback, and Identifying and implementing recommendations for improvement and optimization in the CM process
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field from an accredited college or university is preferred but not required
Must be able to obtain and maintain a United States Government Secret Security Clearance and Common Access Card (CAC). The minimum requirement to obtain a Security clearance is United States Citizenship. Applicants that do not meet these requirements will not be considered
A Minimum of five years of experience in configuration management and assisting software development
Experience coordinating complex IT or software development projects
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong communication skills to effectively communicate directly with customers when needed
Strong attention to detail and the ability to recognize when a detail does not conform to expectations
Experience with CM tools including a CMDB, CMS, or preferably both
Love for consistent processes
Strong sense of responsibility for completing processes successfully
Sponsorship is not provided for this position
Ricardo Defense offers an impressive compensation and benefits package including:
Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
Company Paid Life and AD&D
Company Paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending & HSA Accounts
Legal & ID Shield Services
401k with Company Match
Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days
About Us:
Ricardo Defense Inc, is the business entity within Ricardo plc that works on classified safety and defense contracts for the US DoD and it therefore operates as a separate entity governed by a Special Security Agreement (SSA). Ricardo Defense Inc provides solutions to meet the challenges faced by defense customers in the integration of complex and diverse systems specializing in taking innovative technologies from science to real-world deployment. For more information, visit .
Ricardo Defense Inc, is a proud recipient of the 2022 & 2023 Hire Vets Gold Medallion Award.
Ricardo Defense Inc, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity or gender expression), age, mental or physical disability, creed, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, genetic trait or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
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Ricardo Defense is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity or gender expression), age, mental or physical disability, creed, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, genetic trait or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
