Sr. Configuration Management Specialist - SECRET hybrid

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Configuration Management Specialist - SECRET Hybrid

Our client is a Canadian Defence and Public Safety focused organization based in Kanata, Ontario. Their cause, a noble one, is on the grow! Ideal candidate will be SECRET Level II cleared and reside in the Ottawa area, available for hybrid (DT Ottawa/Gatineau) but this role is open to any Canadian-based citizen, possibly working remotely, but in-line with general Eastern Standard time working hours.

Responsibilities:

∙Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive CM plans and procedures

∙Manage configuration identification, control, status accounting, and auditing of

software elements

∙Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices for configuration

management

∙Provide support to team members on configuration management tools and

processes

∙Conduct audits and reviews of software within the LC4ISR System of Systems to

verify current software status, most recent updates, end-of-support dates, and

licensing

∙Make recommendations to internal and external stakeholders on software life-

cycling

∙Collaborate with external partners and stakeholders to manage configuration

data and information sharing

∙Track the current status of software items in development and in use

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∙Track software items being decommissioned or replaced

Archive software items being discontinued from further development

 

∙Linking in with the Build Books team to archive the latest software builds

∙Manage ITAR/CGP requirements applicable to specific software items

∙Maintain data filing processes & registries

∙Maintain any data exchanges (i.e. secure FTP) required to move the software from

system to system

∙Manage the software Configuration Item (CI) environment

∙Conduct research to find better CM/DM tools

Qualifications:

∙Must possess an active SECRET security clearance

∙Must be eligible to be vetted as part of the Controlled Goods Program (CGP)

∙Minimum of 10 years of industry experience to qualify as a Senior CM specialist

∙Proficiency in CM tools such as Confluence, IBM Rational ClearCase, Jira, or

similar

∙Experience with software life-cycle management is an asset

∙Experience with software obsolescence is important

∙Experience in Data Management (DM) and Configuration Management (CM) best

practices

∙Certificate in Information Management, or a related field, or equivalent

experience

∙Experience with MS Office, especially MS Excel and Sharepoint

∙Experience with data gathering using Google and AI tools

∙Familiarity with DOORS is an asset

∙Good understanding of software development methodologies and best practices.

∙Understanding of Controlled Goods Program and ITAR processes is desired

∙Knowledge of SAFe Agile principles

∙Understanding of the DND organization is an asset

∙Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail are a must

∙Exceptional oral and written communication skills are a must

∙Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Apply on-line or directly to The Source by sending your resume to jobs@thesourcestaffing. com Quote the job title in the subject line

Benefits

full benefits, computer and other support, 4 weeks vacation.