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Configuration Manager
2015-07-28 18:21:32| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
This is a permanent position, calling for at least 5 years experience conducting and implementing the Configuration Management of large scale, softwarecentred systems. You will be placed on assignment based near Frankfurt in Germany for several years. Candidates should ideally be available to start in Q4 2015. Our client is responsible for establishing and operating weather forecasting and Earth observation satellite programmes with associated data telemetry and dissemination operations. Vast quantities of data are produced and user communities throughout the world are able to access both current and historical data sets. The demanding realtime environment places much emphasis on adherence to quality and configuration management standards and procedures. The main working language is English and fluency in English is essential. Tasks will include Managing documentation under configuration control according to agreed procedures and supporting the release of relevant configuration reports Act as the Secretary of Configuration Control Board meetings Follow up the change process with related action items Track versions of hardware and software items and documentation according to the evolution of the configured items Verify the hardware and software configuration status by performing configuration audits Maintain configuration management databases Support the drafting, review and update of Product and Documentation Trees, generate and maintain Configuration Item lists Support the drafting, reviews and update of Configuration Management Plans and related Working Practice and Procedures Support the definition and maintenance of Baselines at Programme, System and Ground Segment Levels Issue Configuration Status Accounting Reports Support the definition of Configuration Management Requirements Support technical reviews for Configuration Management aspects Support Design Reviews, coordinating the distribution of the datapackage to the reviewers, in coordination with the Information Management function. Contribute to the advertisement and continuous improvements of applicable CM processes, procedures, and guidelines. Document and perform validation testing on corporate CM tool releases Contribute to the provision of S.M.A.R.T. requirements for CM tool enhancements The key experience and attributes sought are University degree in computer science, engineering or a related discipline Experience of at least 5 years conducting and implementing Configuration Management of large scale, softwarecentred systems in an operational environment, preferably for highavailability 24hday systems Very good understanding of project development life cycle methodologies Adequate knowledge and involvement in Configuration Management activities Proven knowledge and experience in specifying, reviewing and implementing Configuration Management plans, processes and working practices, or at least extensive experience in providing management support to programmes or projects in development Significant experience in project development methodologies Extensive knowledge and experience with configuration management tools e.g. Serena Dimensions CM, Jira or Clearcase or business process management tools electronic workflows Experience of software development on a medium or large size project Extensive knowledge and experience with process modelling tools and techniques Extensive knowledge and experience of a Configuration Management, Quality Assurance or Project Management standard e.g. ISO, ANSI, ECSS, CMMI Experience in planning, developing and implementing training or coaching sessions to users and stakeholders Knowledge of some of the following would be advantageous Quality assurance experience Space system project control Process modelling of largescale systems with a good understanding of project development life cycle methodologies Experience acquired in European or International space projects Administration of a configuration management or business process management tool SQL programming on Oracle or Sybase, and scripting languages such as Perl, python or vb.net S.M.A.R.T requirements, software testing methodology and tools Pactum was established in 1988 and provides space system services and recruitment consultancy to clients throughout the UK and across continental Europe.
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