Configuration Manager (P-3)

Organizational Setting

This position is located in the Configuration and Data Processing Unit under the Automatic Processing Systems Section, International Data Centre Division (IDC).

Reporting Lines

Under the supervision of the Chief, Automatic Processing Systems Section, to:

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Manage complex configurations (e.g. development, testing, operation) of a large body of source code, written in multiple programming languages, developed both internally and externally;
2. Develop detailed system and other functional specifications and user documentation for major configurations;
3. Upgrade or enhance existing configurations, resolve configuration problems, provide continuous user support, advise on the use of new techniques, develop scripts and triggers to simplify and automate the management, and report on the state of the software;
4. Build releases, design and utilize test bases, organize and perform testing, package software for deployment, develop training materials, operational and user manuals, and provide training to staff;
5. Review and recommend improvements to existing Configuration Management processes;
6. Provide specialized advice to users, analyzing user requirements and translating these into new application configurations;
7. Participate in projects involving feasibility studies, systems analysis, design, development and implementation of new system configurations and participate as a member of development teams responsible for overall system configurations;
8. Contribute to drafting reports and papers on systems-related topics, requirements, information strategies;
9. Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

• University degree in computer science or a related field, with emphasis on scientific software management and development.

Work Experience

• At least five (5) years relevant working experience in management and version control of large software suites, using Linux/Unix operating systems and Git; 
• Experience with build and test automation tools (GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins) is essential.
• Experience with agile software life cycle methodology, preferably with Scrum, is required;
• Experience with other configuration tools (GNU Autotools, RPM), Open Source Repository Manager (Sonar Nexus) is an asset.

Languages

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are essential;
• Knowledge of other official CTBTO languages is desirable.

Competencies

• Professionalism - Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.
• Communication - Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Planning and organizing - Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as requested; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary;
• Team work - Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organisational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; builds consensus for task purpose and direction with team members; supports and acts in accordance with final group decisions, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings
• Accountability - Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
• Creativity - Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks “outside the box”; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.
• Client orientation – Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive relationships with clients by gaining their trust and respect.; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress and setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to clients.
• Commitment to continuous learning - Keeps abreast of new developments in own occupation/profession; actively seeks to develop oneself professionally and personally; contributes to the learning of colleagues and subordinates; shows willingness to learn from others; seeks feedback to learn and improve.
• Technological Awareness - Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks, shows willingness to learn new technology.