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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Configuration Manager - **Company:** the Trace - **Location:** Eglin Air Force Base, FL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Distributed Systems, Firmware, Network Diagrams, Satcom, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, Management of Software Versions, Information Technology, Software Version Control, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** July 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9047665/configuration-manager ## About the Role * Active, in-scope US Government issued Top Secret w/ SCI clearance. * Due to the nature of the work and contract requirements, US Citizenship is required. * Candidates must meet the qualification requirements of DoDM 8140.03 for the DCWF 802 - IT Project Manager (Intermediate) work role through an approved qualification pathway (Education, DoD Military/Training, Certification, or a combination thereof), as defined by the applicable contract.Qualification Pathways (One or More May Apply). * Education (OR) + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related technical field OR equivalent combination of education and experience. * DoD/Military Training (OR) * Certification (OR) + DoD approved 8140 aligned certification for DCWF 802 (Intermediate), such as: CompTIA Security+ CE, SecurityX, CASP+, GSEC, DAIWA PM Practioner or other equivalent DoD recognized certification aligned to the work role. * Ability to travel worldwide, including to remote or austere locations. Individual trips may extend up to two months, with the possibility of multiple trips per year. * Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical personnel. * 5+ years of configuration management experience supporting ISR, SATCOM, or mission support operations. * Experience with DoD or intelligence community configuration management practices. * Familiarity with MIL-HDBK-61A, DoD 5000-series, ISO 10007, or related CM standards. * Understanding of systems engineering principles, especially for distributed C2ISR systems. * Experience with software and hardware version control, baseline management, and technical documentation. * Ability to work in a secure environment and coordinate across multidisciplinary technical teams. * Strong communication skills for documenting processes and facilitating change control boards. Desired Qualification * Experience supporting SOCOM, CENTCOM, AFRICOM, TRANSCOM, Space Force, or other Combatant Command environments. * Experience supporting OCONUS operations and remote-site sustainment activities. * Prior military service or experience supporting DOD customers. ## Description Trace Systems is seeking an experienced Configuration Manager to support a global transport network supporting the US Special Operations Command and mission partners. The Configuration Manager supports Command, Control, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C2ISR) programs by maintaining configuration integrity across hardware, software, networks, interfaces, and documentation. This position ensures that complex, distributed systems remain fully documented, traceable, and properly controlled throughout their lifecycle., * Develop and maintain configuration management plans, processes, procedures, and work instructions for C2ISR programs. * Identify, document, and track all configuration items across software, hardware, firmware, and technical documentation baselines. * Establish and manage system baselines, including functional, allocated, and product baselines. * Manage change control activities, including engineering change proposals, change requests, deviations, and waivers. * Support and operate Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), including preparation of agendas, artifacts, decision records, and ensure updates are implemented. * Maintain configuration status accounting, including versioning, baselines, and audit trails. * Provide regular CM reporting to program leadership. * Ensure accuracy and version control of system architecture documents, ICDs, network diagrams, software builds, and operational technical manuals. * Conduct configuration audits (functional and physical) to validate the alignment between documentation and fielded C2ISR systems. * Coordinate with engineers, cybersecurity teams, system integrators, test teams, and logistics personnel to maintain configuration integrity. * Support integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment activities through disciplined CM practices. * Maintain CM repositories and tools. * Ensure compliance with DoD and program-specific CM policies, standards, and lifecycle processes. ## Related Videos - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [One Pipeline, Three Regulator - SBOM Compliance for the Developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100169-one-pipeline-three-regulator-sbom-compliance-for-the-developer) - [Agent Smith Gets Hardware: Autonomous IoT Hacking From Debug Port to Cloud API](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100258-agent-smith-gets-hardware-autonomous-iot-hacking-from-debug-port-to-cloud-api) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) ## Related Articles - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [What Makes WeAreDevelopers World Congress Different From Every Other Tech Event?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/701-what-makes-wearedevelopers-world-congress-different-from-every-other-tech-event) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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