Configuration Management Specialist

Global Business Solutions, Inc.; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Business Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Configuration Management Specialist in Pensacola, Florida. This role offers opportunities for entry-level to senior positions, requiring expertise in configuration management and information assurance.

The selected candidate will be responsible for overseeing configuration identification, control, and status accounting. This role also demands certifications such as CompTIA A+ CE and CompTIA Security+ CE, depending on level.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Entry-level requires 0-2 years of experience, or 1-3 years without a degree.
• Must be able to pass a Government background check.

Responsibilities

• Act as a configuration management subject matter expert.
• Provide consultation in planning, configuration verification, and audits.
• Regulate the change process for approved changes in products.

Skills

Configuration Management

Information Assurance

Technical Expertise

Government Background Check

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology

Associate’s Degree in Information Technology

Tools

CompTIA A+ CE

CompTIA Security+ CE

SSCP – Systems Security Certified Practitioner

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities

The Configuration Management Specialist will serve as a configuration management subject matter expert and provide consultation in planning, configuration identification, configuration control, configuration verification, and audits, and configuration status.

Primary Objectives

• Describes provisions for configuration identification, change control, configuration status accounting, and configuration audits;
• Regulates the change process so that only approved and validated changes are incorporated into product documents and related software.

Skill Levels

Entry Level

The Entry level Configuration Management Specialist applies fundamental concepts, processes, practices, and procedures to technical assignments. The Entry Level Information Assurance/Security Specialist performs work that requires some practical experience and training, with work performed under supervision.

Journeyman

The Journeyman Configuration Management Specialist possesses and applies expertise on multiple complex work assignments. Assignments may be broad in nature, requiring original and innovative thought to determine the best course of action to accomplish tasks. The Journeyman Information Assurance/Security Specialist operates with considerable latitude in developing methodologies and presenting solutions to problems.

Senior

The Senior Configuration Management Specialist possesses and applies wide‑ranging knowledge across key tasks and high impact assignments. Plans and leads major technology assignments. Evaluates performance results and recommends major changes affecting short‑term project growth and success. The Senior Information Assurance/Security Specialist will also function as a technical expert across multiple project assignments and may supervise others.

Qualifications

Entry Level

• Associate’s Degree in an Information Technology related field with zero (0) to two (2) years of experience, or;
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience without a degree;
• Must possess one (1) or more of the following certifications:
  • CompTIA A+ CE;
  • CompTIA Network+ CE;
  • SSCP – Systems Security Certified Practitioner.
• Ability to pass a Government background check.
• Associates Degree in an Information Technology related field with three (3) to five (5) years of experience, or;
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of experience without a degree;
• Must possess one (1) or more of the following certifications:
  • GSEC - GIAC Security Essentials;
  • CompTIA Security+ CE;
  • SSCP – Systems Security Certified Practitioner.
• Ability to pass a Government background check.

Senior

• Bachelors’ Degree in an Information Technology related field with seven (7) to ten (10) years of experience, or;
• Ten (10) or more years of experience without a degree;
• Must possess one (1) or more of the following IAT Level II certifications:
  • GSEC – GIAC Security Essentials;
  • CompTIA Security+ CE;
  • SSCP – Systems Security Certified Practitioner.
• Must possess one (1) or more of the following IAM Level II certifications:
  • GSLC - GIAC Security Leadership Certification;
  • CAP – Certified Authorization Professional;
  • CISM – Certified Information Security Manager;
  • CISSP or Associate – Certified Information Systems Security Professional;
  • CASP – CompTIA Advanced Security Professional.
• Ability to pass a Government background check.

Equal Opportunity

GBSI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.