Software Configuration Engineer & Business Analyst Specialist

Softthink Solutions - Saint Louis, MO

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Saint Louis, MO

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

OPEXUS is seeking a highly skilled Configuration Engineer & Business Analyst Specialist to support the implementation and configuration of secure web applications at the National Geospatial Agency (NGA) in St. Louis, MO. This role involves a blend of technical expertise in configuration management, software deployment, and business analysis, along with strong customer engagement and communication skills. The position is vital for ensuring that the management system meets evolving expectations, policies, and legal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of NGA OIG's management system.
• Deploy, administer, and support secure web applications on both Windows and Linux environments.
• Manage virtualized server environments within private cloud infrastructures.
• Utilize DEVOPS methodologies, including CI/CD scenarios, and manage source code using Git/GitHub or similar tools.
• Maintain containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes, and perform backend data and statistical analysis for instant requests.
• Manage on-prem data migration of classified data in coordination with off-site OPEXUS staff.
• Facilitate the data mapping between NGA source systems and the OPEXUS applications to prepare for migration.
• Review and provide feedback on data migration scripts prepared by OPEXUS.
• Run data migration scripts on classified data in lower test environments and review output for consistency and accuracy.
• Coordinate and lead data migration for the Production environment.
• Capture and document as-is and to-be business processes, preparing functional requirements, use cases, and instructional documentation.
• Configure, test, and implement business processes to meet defined requirements.
• Conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and collaborate with IT and business personnel to achieve project milestones.
• Provide top-tier customer service, application training, and product demonstrations both onsite and online.
• Manage project tasks, coordinate resources, and ensure timely completion of milestones.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for NGA OIG personnel, offering immediate assistance and best practices on system usage.
• Maintain strong relationships with NGA government and contractor IT personnel, delivering monthly presentations to OIG leadership on system changes and successes.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree + 10 years of relevant experience OR Master's Degree + 5 years of relevant experience.
• 8+ years in Configuration Management, with 5+ years within the OIG system.
• Experience in project management, business analysis, and customer-focused roles.
• Software development experience, with proficiency in SQL databases (Oracle, MySQL, etc.) and scripting tasks.
• Expertise in web application deployment and administration on both Windows and Linux servers.
• Familiarity with private cloud environments and DEVOPS practices.
• Working knowledge of Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS) and Windows Server.
• Understanding of containerized applications, particularly Docker and Kubernetes.

Nice-to-haves

• Project management and help desk support experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Project, Visio).
• Ability to manage multiple roles within a project, including training and user support.

Benefits

• Hybrid telework available
• Full-time or part-time employment options after initial contract period