Configuration Management Specialist

Ultra Electronics Advanced Tactical Systems (www.ultra-ats.com) is currently recruiting for a Configuration Management (CM) Specialist to join our organization in Austin, TX.  The CM Specialist implements, executes and improves best practices in the software build and release lifecycle. This individual will track change and trouble reports, perform builds,  package and deliver software releases through multiple environments and projects.

Major Responsibilities:
• Maintains the Change/Defect Management infrastructure including license management, tool/environment troubleshooting, upgrades, migrations, and disaster recovery
• Implement improvements to Change Management practices such as automation (e.g. triggers for code review), integration with other development tools such as defect tracking or IDE software
• Perform and troubleshoot software builds. Improve and streamline build and build process
• Track and package all components of the software release that comprise a full working system as the end product. These items may include build deliverables (code), data, data structure, content, software configuration files and instructions, a Software Version Description and Software Release Notes
• Create and maintain documentation on processes, procedures, and policies related to above tasks. Ensure that documentation is current and comprehensive.
• Work collaboratively with Engineering

Required Skills:
• Proficient operating knowledge of Change Management applications - PVCS, CVS or another change management tool
• Experience with supporting Defect Tracking applications and database servers
• Ability to be a member of a close-knit team that shares responsibilities for all areas it supports
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to produce usable and maintainable documentation using automated tools such as Word and Excel
• Demonstrate problem solving abilities and initiative
• Ability to provide a professional interface to internal customers

Minimum Qualifications:
• 3-5 years experience in Software Configuration Management
• Understanding of database design, data communications, and application development
• Effective working with cross functional teams; able to facilitate consensus building
• Experience working with Serena Version Manager (PVCS)
• Linux and Windows OS Experience

Ultra Electronics Advanced Tactical Systems designs, develops, delivers, and supports real-time tactical command and control systems. We have delivered systems to all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces and many of our Allied and Coalition partners. Our systems and personnel have supported every major conflict since our founding in 1987.

If interested, please forward your resume to hrdept@ultra-ats.com for confidential consideration.

Ultra Electronics Advanced Tactical Systems
3300 Duval Rd, Ste 200
Austin, TX 78759
www.ultra-ats.com