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The Senior Configuration / Release Manager must be able to meet the key criteria below: Location: Initially remote support with hybrid support in Suitland, MD after pandemic Years’ Experience: 8+ years Education: Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related IT specific degree Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance Citizenship: Must currently be a United States citizen Key Skills: IT Requirements Management, Configuration Management, Change Management and/or Systems Engineering experience, Production of CM Metric Reports Knowledge of Configuration Management technologies such as Jenkins, Octopus, Harness, Github, Artifactory Overview Do you want to help IBR build a portfolio of next-generation enterprise world class systems? The Senior Configuration / Release Manager is responsible for leading all process and organizational aspects in establishing a Configuration Management/Release Management Center of Excellence (CMCoE). The Center of Excellence will provide enterprise level support throughout the Census Bureau. Therefore, an enterprise system configuration management (SCM) which also consists of Release Management (RM) is needed to manage all the changes and to provide a disciplined approach to change management. The CMCoE will improve compliance, efficiency, and cost reduction through shared licenses, Authority to Operate (ATOs) security controls, and maintenance costs. The CMCoE will also provide standard processes, procedures, and policies for the deployment of software from environment to environment, auditing, and standard release management. Responsibilities Create, maintain, and review all configuration management related documentation and providing valuable comments/feedback in presentation format to support senior level managers Maintain the baseline for efforts using Agile and DevSecOps methodologies Maintain the baseline for cloud-based systems Use Configuration Management Database (CMDB) to create and maintain configuration items (CI) such as onboarding new hardware/software technologies accurately and confirm that items are correctly documented Review all configuration management related documentation and provide valuable comments/feedback Lead IT team in IT Configuration Management, metrics and reporting and ITSM process management Lead cross-functional change control boards that included Record CCB approved changes, coordinate, schedule and facilitate meetings, create agenda and meeting minutes Create and oversee the producing of release notes and CM Metric reports Develop presentations and brief to Senior Management Strong working knowledge in baseline of code for efforts using Agile and DevSecOps methodologies including cloud-based systems. Advanced written and verbal communication Qualifications Expert level experience in configuration, release and change management principles Advanced experience tracking CRs and Discrepancy Reports (DRs) / Problem Reports (PRs) Advanced experience creating CM Metric reports Experience creating and maintaining the CM library and software repository independently Advanced working knowledge of JIRA for Release, project and requirement management Advanced working knowledge of Release Management Tools such as JIRA, Serena Business Manager, Jenkins, etc. Advanced working knowledge of Artifact Repositories such as Nexus, Artifactory, etc. Working knowledge of Continuous Delivery Tools such as Jenkins, Octopus, Harness, etc. Working knowledge of Version Control Tools such as Github, Gitlab, etc. Ability to support CM tools suite of applications capabilities to enhance the Dev/Sec/Ops and Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery model in support of Agile methodologies Demonstrated ability to lead and think strategically and to build consensus to make programs successful Experience leading and performing audit reviews for configuration management processes Advanced experience in developing and implementing CM plans such as Baseline, Governance plans, etc. Advanced experience providing Quality Assurance of system baselines and application deployments Experience performing baseline administrative activities for multiple environments Advanced experience using Microsoft suite included but not limited to Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Project. About IBR Imagine Believe Realize, LLC (IBR) is an emerging small business focused on delivering software and systems engineering solutions to government and commercial clients. Our talent acquisition strategy is tailored to career seeking candidates who embrace continuous learning and desire to grow as a professional in the software/systems engineering industry. We strive to enhance our team members ability to thrive in the workplace by creating a proper work/life balance and first class benefits package that includes: Nationwide medical, dental, and vision insurance 3 weeks of paid time off and 10 paid federal holidays 401k matching Life insurance, short term disability and long term disability at no cost to our employees Health Care Flex Spending and Dependent Care Flex Spending accounts Training and education assistance opportunities IBR is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to offer employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. IBR does not discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Learn more at If alternative methods of assistance are needed with the application process, additional contact information has been provided below: [email protected] 407.459.1830 IBR (Imagine Believe Realize)

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