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Configuration Management Process Support
2013-10-23 15:35:24| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Configuration Management Process Support, based at EUMETSAT, Darmstadt, Germany Sercos space heritage over the last 40 years has placed us in the Space News Top 50 Space Industry Manufacturing and Services Companies. With over 1500 staff in the space business covering a wide spectrum of experience and skills, we convey best practice, expertise and innovation in our business. All members of our recruitment team have extensive space experience, so have the insight necessary to support you through the application process. For our activities in EUMETSAT, we are currently seeking support for a Configuration Management Process Engineer. Tasks The position aims to support existing EUMETSAT Operational or preOperational systems MTP, MSG, EPS,..., and possibly future programmes MTG, EPSSG,.... During the PreOperations and Routine Operations phases and in the frame of the configuration identification phase, the tasks of the Key Person will typically include the creationmodificationdeletion and the version tracking of the following Configuration Items Hardware items e.g. computers, infrastructure Comms equipments Software items e.g. Software applications, COTS and associated Licences Documentation e.g. SpacecraftGround Segment Operational Guides, Manuals and Procedures. In support to Change control processes, the Key person shall Administer and perform an endtoend tracking of Change Requests and Proposals Administer and perform an endtoend tracking of Configuration Items impacted by approved Changes, and related actions Keep up to date the database recording the mapping between Changes and Configuration Items, and the mapping Software items onto Hardware items Prepare and present baselines as necessary Act as the Secretary for the Change Review Board meetings, alternatively with other Configuration Management team members. In support to configuration status accounting and auditing processes, the Key person shall Issue and present Configuration Status Accounting Reports as necessary Perform Configuration Management Inspections and Audits, and present related findings as necessary. In support to the Anomaly Reports tracking process, the Key person shall Organise and support the administration and tracking of Anomaly Reports ensuring the timely closure of Anomalies and associated actions Support Anomaly Review Board ARB meetings in the secretarial aspects, alternatively with other Configuration Management team members. In support to application software development or maintenance processes, the Key Person shall Ensure the proper identification and archiving of software releases delivered by external or internal maintenance teams Witness and crosscheck activities relevant to software installation Provide support to the configuration management of source code and data files. Finally, the Key person will be requested to Actively contribute to the definition, implementation and continuous improvements of the Configuration Management processes document owned by the CM team Actively contribute to the definition, implementation and continuous improvements of the Configuration Management Guides and Manuals owned by the CM team Provide diligent support to CM Processes and Tool usersstakeholders first level support, workshops, training sessions Actively participate in the testing of the new releases of the Configuration Management tool Occasionally, attend technical meetings and participate in formal reviews. Qualifications and Requirements In addition to having a University degree in Computer Science, the Key person shall have a minimum of five years of experience in the field of Configuration Management, including build, deployment and installation processes on large softwareintensive high availability operational systems. Essential Sound practical experience with Configuration Management standards e.g. CMMI, ISO or ESA ECSS Configuration Management tools as administrator or advanced user Serena Dimensions or Clearcase Databases programmingSQL Oracle or Sybase Testing of Software applications with complex ManMachine Interface General SW development processes. Desirable Practical experience with Source code control tools CVS, SubVersion, SW development environments on UNIX Scripting languages such as Python, Perl, Javascript or vb.net.. The Key person shall have demonstrated very good communication and team working skills and be able to conduct all activities in an orderly and disciplined manner. In particular when applying the applicable Configuration Management standards and providing support to a wide range of users. Heshe shall be able to work calmly under stress with the minimum of supervision. The official languages of EUMETSAT are English and French. The working language for the position is English and therefore the Key person must be able to work effectively in this language and have knowledge of the other, together with good communication skills. Application procedure Important All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for Germany or be EU nationals. If you are interested in this vacancy, and think you have the skills and experience required, please apply by either clicking on, or copying into your browser, the URL below. httpswww.amris.comsercorequirementdisplay.php?refSearchrequirementid46867 If you have any question regarding this position please email space.careersserco.com Position Configuration Management Process Support Reference G013195EUM Application closing date 301213 Start date 010414 If you are not yet registered with Serco we advise you to register your details by adding your details and attaching your CV via httpswww.amris.comsercoalertssignupform.php For additional information about Serco Group please consult our website www.serco.com For additional information about Serco Europe please consult our website www.serco.comeurope For additional information about EUMETSAT, please consult httpwww.eumetsat.int
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