Configuration Management Specialist

Information Technology Strategies; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Configuration Management Specialist to enhance their IT solutions for government and commercial initiatives. This role involves overseeing configuration management processes, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with various teams to deliver software packages. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in configuration management and excellent communication skills. Join a dynamic team that values diversity and offers a range of benefits, including medical plans, 401K contributions, and paid leave. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing organization.

Benefits

Multiple Medical/Vision options

Dental and Orthodontia plans

Paid Life Insurance

401K with company contribution

Paid Vacation and Sick Leave

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in configuration management roles.
• Familiarity with version control and change management practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct configuration management services for DLA financial systems.
• Manage lifecycle CM planning and implementation for projects.

Skills

Configuration Management

Version Control

Change Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT or related field

Tools

Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM)

Job description

Information Technology Strategies, Inc. is a government IT solutions provider servicing commercial and government initiatives across the United States. We are currently seeking a Configuration Management Specialist to join our team.

Summary:

• Client Agency: Defense Logistics Agency.
• Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. Government SECRET / TOP SECRET Clearance. Basic Federal Clearance requirements include U.S. Citizenship, a clear criminal history check, and no recent or pending bankruptcies.
• Conduct System Engineering Technical Review and Configuration Management services for design and development work for DLA financial systems.
• Support configuration management functions of Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI), including creating and deploying software packages and configuration baselines using Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM).
• Oversee configuration management processes across various aspects of DAI, for servers, clients, and stand-alone machines.
• Manage total lifecycle CM planning and implementation for the program or project.
• Establish and document configuration identification structures and assign unique identifiers.
• Ensure proper management and verification of changes to configuration baselines.
• Maintain product configuration information throughout the product lifecycle.
• Establish configuration verification and audits to meet performance, security, and functional requirements.
• Support Configuration Management Audits and Compliance reporting.
• Provide unbiased recommendations for deployment issues to facilitate management decisions.
• Maintain and implement Change Management processes using automation and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with PMO to deliver monthly and major releases; prepare production packages.
• Develop and maintain the Configuration Management Plan.
• Create, maintain, and update documents and artifacts from CM sessions, including CCB and CCWG Charters.
• Develop, maintain, and update the Supplemental Implementation Guide (SIG) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Implement and maintain software tools for Requirements Management, change management, and ticketing.

Requirements:

• Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. Government SECRET / TOP SECRET Clearance. Basic Federal Clearance requirements include U.S. Citizenship, a clear criminal history check, and no recent or pending bankruptcies.
• At least 3+ years of relevant configuration management experience.
• Experience in configuration management or related technical documentation roles.
• Experience with version control and change management practices.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferences:

• DFARS 252.239-7001 Information Assurance Contractor Training and Certification.
• Current certifications such as IAM-II security certification: CAP, CASP+ CE, CISM, CISSP, CISSA, GSLC, CCISO, or HCISPP.

Work With Us

IT-Strat is a technology consulting company with various contract vehicles, supporting clients like DHS, CBP, ICE, DISA, and DLA. Established in 2002, we are a Woman Owned Small Business and SBA 8(A) certified, with ongoing 8(a) contract vehicles.

Benefits We Offer:

• Multiple Medical/Vision options including HSA plans
• Dental and Orthodontia plans
• Vision Materials plan
• Paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability
• 401K with company contribution
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave, Floating Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Semi-monthly pay cycle

IT-Strat is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion, and considers all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.