Cloud Configuration Manager

Knight Federal Solutions, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Knight Federal Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Cloud Configuration Manager to oversee CM in cloud environments, ensuring government standards compliance and smooth integration of software and hardware components.

The role focuses on documenting CIs, change control, and collaboration with TRBs and cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in CM, 3+ years with government agencies, and an active Top Secret clearance preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in configuration management.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with government agencies and adhering to Government configuration plans.
• Active Top Secret Clearance preferred; SCI eligibility preferred.
• Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph examination may be required.

Responsibilities

• Define and document all Configuration Items (CIs) within the project scope.
• Compile data into approval packages and present to TRB and CCB for validation and approval.
• Ensure adherence to government configuration plans and standards throughout the lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement CM principles and practices.
• Maintain active communication with stakeholders to ensure compliance with CM processes.
• Develop and maintain Configuration Management Plans and Change Management protocols.
• Provide guidance in cloud environments, focusing on AWS GovCloud, to optimize CM strategies.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

CI polygraph

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree or certifications

Tools

AWS GovCloud

Job description

Knight Federal Solutions is a trusted provider to industry leading prime contractors, the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. We have established a company culture that supports our employees, their families and the communities in which they live and work. When you join our team you belong to a group of people that work hard, strive for greatness and care about people.

Our hard work is evident in everything we do. Whether it be supporting large government programs in the areas of Simulation and Training, Information Technology, Intelligence or Engineering we always strive to be the best. It is for this reason that we have been recognized as a World Class Team Supplier by Northrop Grumman and were also named one of Floridas fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine.

As Knight Federal Solutions continues to grow, we look forward to hiring the best and the brightest to join us in our success!

Job Purpose

• The Cloud Configuration Manager at Knight Federal Solutions Inc is responsible for overseeing and managing the configuration management processes within cloud environments, ensuring compliance with government standards and facilitating seamless integration and operation of software and hardware components. This role requires a strategic approach to configuration management, focusing on the documentation and approval of Configuration Items (CIs) and collaborating with technical review boards and change control boards.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and document all Configuration Items (CIs), including both software and hardware components within the project scope.
• Compile comprehensive data into approval packages and present to the Technical Review Board (TRB) and Change Control Board (CCB) for validation and approval.
• Ensure adherence to government configuration plans and standards, maintaining compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective implementation of configuration management principles and practices.
• Maintain active communication with stakeholders to facilitate understanding and compliance with configuration management processes.
• Develop and maintain Configuration Management Plans (CMPs) and Change Management protocols to support project objectives.
• Provide expert guidance and support in cloud environments, with a focus on AWS GovCloud, to optimize configuration management strategies.
• Utilize excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively convey complex configuration management concepts to diverse audiences.

Qualifications

Required Education

• Relevant Associate or Bachelors Degree, or supporting certifications and relevant job or military experience of 4 years in lieu of degree

Required Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in configuration management
• Minimum 3 years of experience working with government agencies and adhering to Government configuration plans

Required Skills and Abilities

• Active Top Secret Clearance, preferred with SCI eligibility. The position may require a Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph examination.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Strong understanding of configuration management principles, including CM plans, CIs, and change management
• Experience working in a cloud environment, preferably AWS GovCloud
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Knight Federal Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other protected classification.