Lead Configuration Manager

• Responsible for supporting the establishment and maintenance of consistent and reliable system configurations. Possess a solid understanding of configuration management principles and a developing skillset in configuration identification, control, and auditing
• Assist in the development and implementation of configuration management plans and procedures, ensuring adherence to organizational standards. Participate in configuration audits, analyzing configuration data, and contributing to the identification of areas for improvement
• Collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders, effectively communicating configuration information and supporting the integration of configuration management processes into the development lifecycle
• They support configuration management databases (CMDB), version control systems, and change management processes
• Manage lifecycle replacement activities, ensuring configuration management (CM) requirements and operational priorities remain fully synchronized throughout planning, implementation, and transition.
• Maintain a strong understanding of operational needs, priorities, and constraints; collaborate closely with operations teams to coordinate configuration changes and minimize service disruption.
• Apply project management practices to plan, track, and coordinate CM-related tasks, dependencies, risks, and deliverables across data, software, and hardware configuration domains.

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field and Five (5) or more years of configuration management experience.
• OR an associate’s degree and Seven (7) years of configuration management experience
• OR a high school diploma and Nine (9) years of configuration management experience.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN). and change management processes.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with software and hardware lifecycles.
• Experience with automation or tools such as ServiceNow.
• Relevant configuration management certifications (e.g., CMII). CompTIA Security+ or similar security certification.
• Experience at a DoD Combatant Command (e.g., SOUTHCOM, NORTHCOM, CENTCOM, CYBERCOM, INDOPACOM, EUCOM, AFRICOM, STRATCOM, TRANSCOM, SOCOM, SPACECOM) or a component is desired.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must have an active Secret Clearance.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.

Physical Requirements:

• The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.