Configuration and Data Management Engineer (SC) - Contract role - Hybrid working - £competitive

Synergize Consulting are now hiring for a Configuration and Data Management Engineer to work at a leading defence client of ours on a contract basis.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing all elements of data and documentation control within a large defence programme. This will involve managing internally generated documents as well as those from the customer, and from partner and sub-contracting organisations. As well as maintaining the project repository, the incumbent may be responsible for the running of regular Configuration Change Control Boards.

Responsibilities include:

- Support on-going Data Management processes, including Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI), Integrated Product Development Process (IPDP) and Data Management (DM) internal audit gate review activities.

- Administering the project's Configuration Change Control Board (CCCB)

- Ensuring that all required deliverable and non-deliverable contract data are properly identified, scheduled, marked, approved, inspected, submitted, and accepted.

- Manage Configuration Verification and Audits in compliance with Customer, Company, Security, and Program Standards

- Apply and administer Configuration Planning

- Oversee Configuration Change Management

Experience required:

- A strong background in Configuration Management and a skilled knowledge of how to locate Configuration Management & Data Management (CMDM) processes and artifacts.

- Possessing a g eneral awareness of the Five Configuration Management (CM) pillars

- Working knowledge of Windchill

- An understanding of records management and associated processes

- Previous experience in the defence or aerospace sectors would be highly desirable

- Usage of collaborative software tools such as SharePoint or Kahootz would be beneficial

- Excellent communication skills and a keen eye for detail

- Due to the nature of the client, it would be an advantage for candidates to hold, or be eligible and willing to undergo, a certain level of security clearance (SC).

If you are looking to take the next exciting step in your IT career, please send in your CV for immediate consideration.