General/Interdisciplinary Engineer - Configuration Management (CM) GBH.081

Torch Technologies is seeking a General Interdisciplinary Engineer - Configuration Management (CM) to join a team responsible for establishing and implementing organizational CM policies, procedures, and technology in support of the Air Force Human Resources Systems Division at Randolph AFB, San Antonio, TX. The ideal candidate must possess an in-depth knowledge of CM regulatory and policy requirements established by the Department of Defense (DoD), Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM). This individual will support a wide range of CM activities to include developing CM policies and procedures, performing configuration audits, implementing CM protocols in the organizations DevSecOps pipelines, managing configuration control boards, managing configuration items, etc. This position supports the AFLCMC/GB Business and Enterprise Systems Directorate (BES)/GBH Human Resources Systems Division.

Responsibilities:

This position requires a highly motivated individual who possess an in-depth knowledge and skill in applying engineering theories, principles, concepts, standards, and methods in the field of CM sufficient to:

* Extend or modify theories, concepts, and assumptions;

* Resolve unique or novel problems, conditions, or issues;

* Significantly alter standard practices, equipment, devices, processes, and known techniques;

* Provide expert advice to professional colleagues and/or agency officials responsible for broad program operations;

* Provide significant and innovative recommendations for advancing programs and/or methods;

* Execute significant projects representing an important segment of the agency's operating programs;

* Exercise judgment and ingenuity in evaluating the value and applicability of new or improved technology, strategies, trends, or applications;

* Provide expertise in investigating, predicting, and anticipating issues and conditions extending beyond a single specialty area, and affecting known standards, approaches, precedents, or concepts;

* Provide expertise in developing or collaborating in the formulation of new standards, applications, concepts, or theories changing existing knowledge and extending an understanding of phenomena;

* Provide expertise in assessing and carrying out strategies and actions to affirm the integrity, economy, quality, and effectiveness of engineering, or scientific programs; or,

* Advocate recommendations, strategies, and actions to reconcile or resolve novel, conflicting, or controversial issues or policies.

Required Qualifications:

* Education

o Master's or Doctorate Degree in a related field and 10 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 years of which must be in the DoD.

o OR Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoD.

o OR 15 years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, 8 of which must be in the DoD.

* Specific Work Experience

o Extensive knowledge and proficiency with CM within the Risk Management Framework (RMF)

o Expert knowledge and understanding of Federal and DoD CM regulations and policies

o IT CM experience within the Department of Defense environment; Formal training and knowledge of CM directives, standards, principles (Plan, Identify, Control, Audit/Verify, Status Accounting), and techniques;

o Certification in SW CM desired;

o Experience performing HW and SW configuration audits;

o Experience performing the technical administrative activities necessary to manage CM tools, e.g., Git, Gitlab, Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, AWS Config, Azure DevOps Server, Insight, and other tools for inventory control, version control, data duplication, media labeling;

o Experience producing release notes and CM reports;

o In-depth understanding of the configuration change control process, the role of the Configuration/Change Control Board, and change control documentation;

o Experience performing baseline administrative activities for multiple environments;

o Performing written and oral communications;

o Experience developing briefings for management;

o Understanding of all phases of the software development life cycle;

o Ability to enter and manage system configuration items in a database;

o Ability to provide critical analysis in the realm of problem identification and analysis, interpretation and understanding of links between ideas, research, identification of inconsistencies and errors, relevance confirmation, explanation and presentation, creative and open mindedness, evaluation and problem-solving;

o Extensive technical writing experience to provide accurate, concise, and clear document designs, collaboration, presentation, and research skills needed to design productive workplace documents and presentations for a variety of purposes and audiences; and/or,

o Assist in developing and administering CM plans, maintaining design traceability and integrity, convening and managing change control boards, and preparing for and attending major events such as, but not limited to, TIMs, PDRs, CDRs, PCAs, FCAs, and CCBs.

* Certifications

o The General Interdisciplinary Engineer - Configuration Management is required to hold and maintain an IAT/IAM level II certification (Minimum of Security+; equivalent or higher certification).

* Security Clearance

o Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.

* U.S. Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications:

* The following skills are highly desirable but not required for this position:

o Agile principles, methodologies, and enabling technologies, e.g., Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket.

U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Job Type: Regular

Security Clearance: Secret

Schedule: M-F; 8-5

Work Location: Randolph AFB, Texas

Travel: Yes, 0-10%

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

Benefits:

Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation, 401(k) match and safe-harbor contribution, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays.

Applying to Torch Technologies:

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.

JOB REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must possess and maintain a Tier1 /NACI

The successful candidate possesses and demonstrates the advanced knowledge, experience and recognized ability to be considered an expert in the software test field, possess the ability to perform tasks and oversee the efforts of junior and mid-level personnel within the software test discipline. Possesses a comprehensive understanding and ability to apply associated standards, procedures and practices in the software test field.

* Extensive knowledge and proficiency with software testing management and best practices

* Familiarity with AFI 99-103 for Capabilities-Based Test and Evaluation

* General working knowledge of DoD Acquisition policy, specifically DoDI 5000.75 (knowledge and understanding of DoDI 5000.02 is also applicable)

* Experience with the implementation of new IT/Business System technologies to include but not limited to Cloud Infrastructure and Enterprise Resource and Planning (ERP) systems

* Experience with manual script-driven software testing

* Experience with automated software testing

* Experience in an IT system Program Management Office

* Working knowledge of the Agile Development Methodology (Specifically SAFe)

* Working knowledge of DevSecOps

* Experience with Design of Experiments methods and concepts

* Highly proficient with computers and software applications to include but not limited to:(Required unless otherwise specified)

o Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Access and Project

o Atlassian Jira and Confluence

o Atlassian Zephyr Squad Test Management for Jira - Highly Desired

o Oracle Application Test Suite (OATS) - Highly Desired

o Bitbucket and Jenkins - Desired

* Exceptional attention to detail, highly organized and able to multi-task

* Impeccable verbal and written communication skills

* Coding experience and a working knowledge of the software development lifecycle - Desired

EDUCATION:

Minimum Recommended Education and Experience:

Advanced Degree (MA/MS) or Doctorate from an ABET accredited program in Computer Science, Information Technology or other Engineering Discipline and 10 years of experience, 5 of which must be in the DoD, or

BA/BS Degree from an ABET accredited program in Computer Science, Information Technology or other Engineering Discipline and 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed, 5 of which must be in the DoD, or,

15 years of directly related experience with proper certifications, 8 of which must be in the DoD.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

* CompTIA Security+ CE - Not Required but desired

* Industry recognized certification in Software Testing (gx: ASTQB CTFL) - Desired

* Certified SCRUM Master -Desired

* Other Agile Certifications - Desired

U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Job Type: Full Time

Security Clearance: Tier 1/NACI

Schedule: Customers discretion

Work Location: Kettering, OH

Travel: <10%

Relocation Assistance Available: No

Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: No

Benefits:

Torch Technologies is proud to offer a stable and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent, comprehensive benefit package including: ESOP participation, 401(k) match and safe-harbor contribution, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Health Saving Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays.

Applying to Torch Technologies:

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at Torch Technologies is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Torch Technologies, Inc. participates in E-Verify.

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