Configuration Manager (SC Cleared)

Hays are recruiting for an experienced Configuration Manager to support a high-profile Ministry of Justice programme.

This is a fully remote contract opportunity working within a secure and highly regulated environment, ensuring the integrity, consistency and governance of critical IT systems and infrastructure.

You will play a key role in maintaining configuration management processes, controlling changes, ensuring audit compliance and supporting the successful deployment of technology services across the organisation.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing and maintaining Configuration Management Databases (CMDBs).
• Identifying, categorising and tracking configuration items including servers, software, documentation and infrastructure assets.
• Establishing and maintaining hardware and software baselines. Controlling and governing system changes through established change management processes.
• Supporting Change Advisory Boards (CAB) and configuration governance activities.
• Producing status reports and maintaining full traceability of configuration items.
• Conducting audits and verification activities to ensure configuration accuracy and compliance.
• Working closely with technical and business stakeholders to support seamless deployments and operational stability.

• Active SC Clearance.
• Proven experience in Configuration Management within complex IT environments.
• Strong CMDB administration and governance experience.
• Experience managing configuration items, baselines and change control processes.
• Knowledge of audit, compliance and configuration verification activities.
• Experience with configuration and version control tools.
• Excellent documentation and reporting skills.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across development, engineering, QA and leadership teams.

What You’ll Get in Return

• Remote working contract.
• Up to \u00a3622 per day Inside IR35.
• Opportunity to support a key Ministry of Justice programme.
• Exposure to enterprise-scale governance, compliance and change management activities within a secure environment.