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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Configuration Manager - **Company:** Nexagen Networks Inc - **Location:** Frederick, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $120,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Confluence, JIRA, Configuration Management Databases, Configuration Management, Management of Software Versions, Legacy Systems - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9136781/configuration-manager ## About the Role * 5-10 years of experience in a lead configuration management role demonstrating proven CMDB implementation expertise. * Minimum of two complete CMDB implementations from requirements through operational deployment. * Experience establishing CM processes and frameworks, rather than simply executing existing processes. * Background in DoD, aerospace, or complex systems environments. * Strong experience with Jira and Confluence CMDB design and implementation. * Experience architecting Configuration Items, relationship mapping, baselines, versioning, and change-control processes. * Strong stakeholder communication, training, mentoring, and organizational change-management skills. * DoD Secret Security Clearance is required. ## Description The Configuration Manager will lead the enterprise Configuration Management (CM) capability for a DoD satellite communications portfolio, designing and implementing a modern JIRA-based Configuration Management Database (CMDB) architecture across a complex System of Systems (SoS) environment. This is a strategic build-and-architect role focused on establishing sustainable CM processes, infrastructure, and governance rather than maintaining existing systems. The Configuration Manager will design and implement modern CM infrastructure, establish unified processes across distributed teams, and drive digital transformation from legacy systems to an enterprise CMDB architecture. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in Jira and Confluence CMDB design, excellent stakeholder communication skills, and proven experience establishing CM processes in a complex System of Systems environment. Position Responsibilities Enterprise CMDB Development: * Design and implement a Configuration Management Database (CMDB) in Jira for a multi-domain System of Systems environment. * Architect Configuration Item (CI) taxonomy and identification schemes supporting integrated configuration visibility. * Establish baseline management frameworks and versioning strategies. * Develop relationship mapping enabling impact analysis and dependency tracking. Process Framework Design: * Create systematic change control workflows integrating with configuration item management. * Design change classification schemes with appropriate governance and approval structures. * Establish configuration audit frameworks supporting compliance and quality assurance. * Implement lifecycle tracking for proactive technology refresh planning. Organizational Enablement: * Train and mentor users across multiple Integrated Product Teams on CM tools and methodologies. * Develop comprehensive documentation supporting users with varied technical skill levels. * Build stakeholder alignment and drive adoption through expertise and demonstrated value. * Create sustainable CM capability through knowledge transfer and skill development. 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