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# configuration manager

- **Company:** GovCIO
- **Location:** Hampton, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $120,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Configuration Management Databases, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, System Configuration, Mercurial, Perforce, Ansible, Software Engineering, Git, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Puppet
- **Published:** September 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/53157b32-de3d-4eeb-9e21-c1cba67b21c3/configurations-manager

## About the Role

High School with 9+ years (or commensurate experience), Clearance required: TS/SCI

 * DoD 8140 IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, CySA+,CND)
 * Technical knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC) and IT service management.
 * Experience with configuration management tools such as SNOW, Git, Mercurial, Perforce, Ansible, Puppet, or Progress Chief.
 * Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy and integrity of configurations.
 * Problem-solving and critical thinking abilities

Preferred Skills and Experience

 * Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, IT, or related field
 * Professional certification in configuration management
 * Project-management skills to plan, organize, and lead configuration management activities

## Description

We are seeking an experienced configuration manager to be responsible for ensuring the integrity of a project or system's performance by managing its operational settings and keeping its version documentation current. Also helping to coordinate and manage the numerous changes that can occur during a project or system's life cycle. This position is located at Langley Air Force Base, Hampton, Virginia., * Manage the configuration Management Database (CMDB), ensuring accurate records of configuration items (Cis) and their relationships.

 * Develop and maintain configuration management plans detailing processes, procedures, and standards for tracking system components and changes.
 * Establish and control configuration baselines for software and hardware, proving reference points for future builds and changes.
 * Coordinate configuration control boards to review and approve proposed changes to system configurations.
 * Conduct audits and reviews to verify that physical and software configurations conform to documented standards.
 * Track and report configuration status, metrics, and compliance to management and technical teams.
 * Provide training and support to technical staff on configuration management policies, procedures, and tools.
 * Analyze and resolve configuration discrepancies and recommend process improvements.
 * Collaborate with IT, development, and operations teams to integrate configuration management practices smoothly.


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