Specialist, Software Configuration Management

L3Harris Technologies

. Lead and maintain Configuration Management processes across mission software, algorithms, cloud environments, and associated technical artifacts throughout their lifecycle .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timePalm Bay • Florida • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Configuration Management processes, including software and algorithm baselines, version control, and release governance. Proficient in managing configuration records and collaborating with cross-functional teams in mission-critical environments.

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Configuration ManagementGitLabAtlassian ToolsAutomation ScriptingTop Secret Clearance

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Hard Skills

Configuration Management ProcessesVersion ControlRelease GovernanceAutomation WorkflowsPython ScriptingBash ScriptingSQLContinuous IntegrationCloud-Native ApplicationsLinux Administration

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

GitLabAtlassian ToolsAmazon Web ServicesJenkinsArtifactory

Certifications & Qualifications

CompTIA Security PlusDepartment of Defense Information Assurance Technical Level Two

Industry Keywords

Mission SoftwareEngineering SettingsConfiguration Control BoardsDevSecOpsCI/CD Pipelines

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudJenkinsLinuxMySQLPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and maintain Configuration Management processes across mission software, algorithms, cloud environments, and associated technical artifacts throughout their lifecycle
Establish, maintain, and control software and algorithm baselines, including versioning, revision history, release packages, approvals, traceability, and configuration status accounting
Coordinate and manage controlled software and algorithm deliveries into Development Test, Operational Test, and mission operational environments
Develop and administer test governance processes, including entry and exit criteria, readiness checks, discrepancy tracking, configuration identification, approvals, and release-to-operations decisions
Maintain authoritative configuration records identifying approved versions, capabilities, dependencies, and environment-specific configurations
Collaborate with software engineers, algorithm developers, systems engineers, mission leads, infrastructure engineers, test personnel, and Government partners to document, review, test, and deploy changes
Facilitate Configuration Control Boards, test readiness reviews, release readiness reviews, and other decision forums
Use GitLab, Atlassian tools, and automated systems to manage configuration records, change requests, workflows, approvals, and release artifacts
Plan, develop, and integrate automation scripts supporting secure release workflows and synchronization processes
Administer software configuration management tool sets and support tool upgrades
Configure and support Linux and Windows environments related to Configuration Management workflows, including virtual machines and build environments
Provide daily operational support as the Software Configuration Engineering focal point for access, release coordination, environment onboarding, and deployment assistance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience
OR Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience
OR, in lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience
Ability to obtain CompTIA Security Plus or Department of Defense Information Assurance Technical Level Two certification within ninety days of start
Active Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance with Full Scope Polygraph required
Preferred: Experience using Atlassian tools, GitLab, and Amazon Web Services environments
Preferred: Experience with Continuous Integration tools such as Jenkins or Artifactory
Preferred: Familiarity with SQL or relational databases such as MySQL
Preferred: Hands-on scripting experience with Python, Bash, or similar languages
Preferred: Familiarity with DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, or automated release processes
Preferred: Basic Linux and Windows administration experience
Preferred: Experience designing automation workflows or synchronization scripts
Preferred: Configuration Management experience in engineering or classified mission settings
Preferred: Understanding of Configuration Management principles, practices, and industry standards
Preferred: Experience with Product Lifecycle Management tools, Enterprise Resource Planning systems, or automated enterprise processes
Preferred: Experience designing, developing, or deploying cloud-native applications in Amazon Web Services
Preferred: Experience supporting automated release pipelines, workflow orchestration, or enterprise-scale configuration automation
Preferred: Experience supporting build creation, archiving, or release maintenance
Preferred: Background in engineering-centric, mission-critical, or Government customer-aligned operational environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

9/80 schedule: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days, totaling 80 hours, with every other Friday off
Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities