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# SCM Specialist

- **Company:** Akaasa Technologies
- **Location:** Richardson, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Software Quality, Computer Programming, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, IBM Cloud Computing, OpenShift, Systems Development Life Cycle, Ansible, Runbook, Software Configuration Management, Scripting, Gitlab, Build Management, Containerization, Git Flow, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Wikis, Terraform, Software Version Control
- **Published:** August 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us9f9d94260b5002319c2a4e370d760aa1

## About the Role

Required Skills & Experience Experience & Technical Skills

 * 5+ years of Software Configuration Management experience across multiple tools, including GitLab
 * Experience with Terraform and Ansible
 * Understanding and working knowledge of containerization on Kubernetes/OpenShift
 * Familiarity with cloud platforms such as:

 * AWS -Azure -IBM Cloud
 * Working knowledge of different SDLC methodologies
 * Understanding of branching strategies, including:

 * GitFlow -GitLab Flow

GitLab Administration

 * Experience configuring and managing:

 * GitLab Runners -Groups -Projects
 * Permissions at scale
 * Experience onboarding application teams to GitLab workflows and best practices

Automation & Operations

 * Ability to automate operational tasks and incident remediation
 * Implement policies and guardrails to ensure:

 * Code quality
 * Compliance
 * Security posture
 * Troubleshoot and resolve CI/CD or migration-related incidents in a timely manner

Documentation & Collaboration

 * Strong communication skills with a proven track record of cross-team collaboration
 * Develop and maintain:

 * Runbooks
 * Wiki pages
 * Pipeline templates, * JFrog administration experience
 * BS in Computer Science or equivalent work experience with strong scripting/programming skills
 * GitLab Certified Administrator
 * Recent experience administering GitLab Self-Managed
 * Prior software experience with:

 * Build management
 * Configuration management
 * Quality testing
 * Experience with SCM practices, including:

 * Agile
 * Continuous Integration (CI)
 * Continuous Deployment (CD)

## Description

Local candidates only
Software Configuration Management Professional. We're seeking an experienced Software Configuration Management (SCM) professional to join our Code Management team.
The right candidate will be able to:

 * Execute strategic projects -Optimize CI/CD workflows -Drive infrastructure modernization
 * Play a critical role in maturing our automation ecosystem (GitLab, Ansible Automation Platform, and Terraform Enterprise)
 * Support the transition from previously used toolsets
 * Ensure robust, scalable, and secure pipelines


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