Job Title: Sr. Systems Engineer, Configuration Management
Location: Sterling, VA
Eligibility: Candidate must possess an active TS/SCI clearance
Job Description: We are looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to work
alongside our balanced agile delivery teams on highly complex DoD
projects, specifically the development of command and control (C2)
software. Hypergiant with its partners is building an innovative
cloud-based command and control system that seamlessly integrates
existing capabilities and provides automation that improves efficiency
and effectiveness of mission planning and execution. A perfect candidate
is able to support configuration management (CM) activities as an
integrated team with partner capability providers. This position will
work alongside a software development team and other capability
providers on highly complex DoD projects.
Role & Responsibilities:
Establish and maintain documented CM procedures.
Coordinate with Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leads to identify
configuration items
Release new work products and changes to existing work products
Facilitate configuration control boards (CCBs) including, rosters,
agendas, minutes, and action items
Work with the COTS/FOSS Manager to Identify, verify, and archive of the
COTS Asset Baseline
Participate in the review of CM activities status with program and
functional management
Flow down and monitor compliance of subcontractor CM activities
Helping ensure program personnel are trained in CM processes and tools
Generate and report CM metrics and maintain baselines of identified work
products
Facilitate program completion activities to include resolution of
CM-related issues
Contribute to the creation and maintenance of the Software Version
Description (SVD) Document
Required Qualifications:
At least 8+ years of professional work as a systems engineer (5+ with a
STEM B.S.)
Experience working on classified DOD programs in a secure controlled
information facility
Demonstrated experience with configuration management (CM) procedures
and documentation
Experience working with DoD projects, particularly command and control
(C2) software
Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating with Integrated Product
Teams (IPTs) and facilitating configuration control boards (CCBs)
Demonstrated familiarity with cloud platforms and deployment strategies
(cloud architect or operations certification is a plus)
Knowledge of COTS/FOSS management and asset baseline verification
Experience managing robust CM tools and implementing workflow
automation, including generating and reporting CM metrics
Experience with system architecture development and creation /
maintenance of related artifacts, including Software Version Description
(SVD)
Experience with program gate reviews and appraisals
Must be a US Citizen with an active US DOD TS/SCI Security Clearance
Must be able to work onsite, at a secure controlled information facility
located in Sterling, VA
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with cloud-based command and control systems and geospatial
information systems
Knowledge of agile software development methodologies
Experience working in a sub / prime contractor relationship and
monitoring compliance
Ability to train program personnel in CM processes and tools
Background in systems engineering for complex projects
Knowledge of automation systems that improve mission planning efficiency
Experience with program closure activities and issue resolution
Knowledge of the software system development lifecycle, including
requirement gathering, design, development, testing, and deployment,
using an agile, iterative process
Understanding of software application architecture patterns
Penchant for learning new technologies, balanced with strong pragmatic
thinking
Design-minded attention to detail in system implementation
Ability to travel as needed