Configuration Manager​/Tools Engineer Security Clearance

Independent Software is a consulting, product, and solutions firm dedicated to the practical application of software and system engineering technologies to solve complex problems. We bring together world-class engineers with proven engineering best practices, domain expertise, commercial technologies, and proven agile management approaches to create high-value solutions aimed at helping our customers meet their most critical business and mission objectives.

Configuration Manager / Tools Engineer – Annapolis Junction, MD – Full Time, Mid Level

• Competitive salary
• Company Sponsored Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance plans
• Company Paid Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Trust with immediate eligibility and company matching
• Paid Time Off and Holiday package
• Paid training
• Work‑life balance support

• 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 Clear Case and Clear Quest 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

• Expertise installing, operating, administering, and upgrading Clear Case and Clear Quest 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

• Bachelor’s 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 bachelor’s 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

• Must meet DoD 8570 IAT Level I certification requirements

• Must possess an active TS SCI with appropriate Polygraph to be considered for this role

Independent Software is 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.