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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Software Configuration Management Analyst - **Company:** Caribou Thunder - **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $115,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Bash Shell, Configuration Management, Capability Maturity Model Integration, Software Documentation, Software Quality, System Configuration, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Github, Python (Programming Language), Windows PowerShell, Release Management, Ansible, Requirements Traceability, Software Configuration Management, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Management of Software Versions, YAML, Trunk-based Development, Scripting, Git, Build Management, Containerization, Git Flow, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Terraform, Software Version Control, Devsecops, Docker, Jenkins - **Published:** June 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8959958/principal-software-configuration-management-analyst ## About the Role Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline with 5+ years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience Active DoD Secret security clearance 3+ years of hands-on experience with Git, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar CI/CD platforms Strong scripting experience using Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar languages Experience developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Jenkinsfile, YAML, or related frameworks Proficiency with Git including rebasing, cherry-picking, branching, merging, and submodules Experience managing software artifacts, repositories, version control, and retention policies Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and Ansible Knowledge of containerization technologies including Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes Knowledge of software delivery methodologies including DevOps, ITIL, or CMMI Experience supporting automated provisioning of development, testing, and staging environments Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to communicate technical concepts and policies to non-technical stakeholders Strong attention to detail with emphasis on software traceability and configuration integrity Understanding of branching strategies such as GitFlow and trunk-based development Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting Software Configuration Management activities within radar, sensor, or defense systems programs Prior leadership or team lead experience supporting software engineering or SCM teams Advanced proficiency with Git, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Terraform, Ansible, Docker, and Kubernetes Experience supporting Software Quality Assurance (SQA) audits and customer compliance reviews Experience supporting Physical Configuration Audits (PCA) and Functional Configuration Audits (FCA) Experience with build management processes and software release engineering Experience creating Software Version Descriptions (SVD), Software Development Plans (SDP), and related program documentation ## Description Support mission-critical space surveillance and radar systems-driving software configuration management, release engineering, automation, and DevSecOps processes that ensure the integrity, traceability, and delivery of software supporting deep space advanced radar capabilities. A Day in the Life - What you'll do Develop, maintain, and improve Software Configuration Management (SCM) processes supporting software development and delivery activities. Manage software baselines, configuration identification, change control, status accounting, and release management activities. Support the delivery and sustainment of internally developed software and commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) software products. Design, develop, and maintain automation tools that improve software development, configuration management, and release workflows. Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines supporting software integration, testing, and deployment activities. Manage artifact repositories while ensuring proper versioning, traceability, and retention policies. Implement and support Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions for automated provisioning of development, test, and staging environments. Design and maintain software build procedures supporting development, testing, and operational deployment. Support software quality initiatives, audits, and configuration control activities. Develop configuration management standards, procedures, and best practices. Train software development teams on SCM tools, workflows, and software quality standards. Collaborate with software engineers, system engineers, cybersecurity teams, and program leadership to ensure delivery of secure and reliable software products. Translate technical policies and configuration management requirements for technical and non-technical stakeholders. 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