Senior CM Specialist

Steel Thread Software, Inc. is a privately-held, certified small business headquartered in Dulles, VA. Since 2008, we have consistently delivered quality Information Technology services to leading US Federal Government agencies. Our history has been to provide best practices and offer emerging technologies that meet the mission objectives of a diverse customer base.

Steel Thread Software, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Configuration Management Specialist who is looking to join a fast paced start up environment working with both commercial and Government clients.

• Responsible for effectively tracking, logging, categorizing, and maintaining changes made against the baseline(s) standards.
• Ensures that during the change process only approved validated changes are deployed to production and recommend and implement configuration management process improvements.
• Knowledge of the services management methodology and Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) framework and the ability to implement these into practice
• Ability to recommend configuration management process improvements and policies related to continuous integration and continuous delivery
• Provide configuration management support to include configuration identification, change control, configuration status accounting and configuration audits on a daily basis.
• Formulate CM policies and procedures; and research, analyze and resolve CM tool and system-related problems.
• Familiarity with the tools integrated in the Steel Thread Software platform such as Git, Subversion, Nexus, Jenkins, Sonar, and Puppet.
• Perform Physical Configuration (PCA) Audits on software releases and associated tools

• High energy, flexible person who wants to make a difference in the way software is developed and delivered
• 5+ years of experience with both Windows and Linux operating systems and tools
• Strong communication skills - verbal and written
• Team Player
• Strong Experience with Configuration Management Databases (CMDB)

• Experience with SCM tools such as Git and Subversion
• Build and Deployment Automation tools such as Jenkins/Hudson, Puppet, Chef, Ansible, Salt.
• Experience with Agile development and deployment methodologies

• Computer-related or Engineering-related four-year College Degree
• At least 5 years of professional experience in the IT field.

The job description doesn't imply an employment contract, nor is it intended to include every duty, task, or instruction for which the employee is responsible. Other tasks may be assigned, based on business needs and the department supervisor's request.

• 6 weeks of paid time off
• Immediate eligibility to participate in a matched 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Full Health/Dental/Vision/Life benefits
• Paid time off for training
• Corporate events with paid lunches
• Company provided beverages and snacks
• Casual dress code
• Quarterly company outings
• Lunch & Learn programs
• Company sponsored happy hours
• Recognition and rewards bonuses

Steel Thread Software provides equal employment opportunity and services to all individuals without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, or any other reason prohibited by law. It is the intention that all applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

To apply for this position, please send your cover letter, resume, and salary history.