Configuration Manager

Nightwing; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 77,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Medical, vision & dental insurance

Paid time off (PTO) & holidays

Additional insurances

Job summary

Nightwing in the United States is seeking a skilled Configuration Manager to oversee CM processes aligned with SAFe and DevSecOps, enabling frequent, reliable releases for national security programs. The role requires DoD CM experience and a TS/SCI clearance with CI poly, plus citizenship, with work considered National Capital Region or San Antonio, TX.

Responsibilities include maintaining CM databases, managing versioning, supporting CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring audit/compliance readiness.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in configuration management with DoD context.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent technical experience.
• Strong Git/version control knowledge.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (GitLab, Jenkins).
• Familiarity with containers and orchestration.
• Understanding of SDLC and CM practices.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI poly; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain CM database and documentation.
• Manage branching strategies and version control workflows.
• Support CI/CD pipeline configuration and maintenance.
• Track software versions and baselines across environments.
• Coordinate release processes and version tagging.
• Maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) repositories.
• Support audit and compliance activities.
• Document configuration changes and maintain change logs.
• Assist with deployment automation and knowledge transfer.

Skills

Git & version control

CI/CD tools

Containerization

SDLC understanding

CM tools & databases

DoD CM requirements

TS/SCI clearance with CI poly

U.S. citizen

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Git

CI/CD tooling (GitLab/Jenkins)

Job description

Ft George G Meade, MD

San Antonio, TX

Full time

JR102009

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers' most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

Experience Level:

Journeyman (Level 2) - Minimum 7 years experience

Clearance Required:

TS/SCI with CI Polygraph

Location:

National Capital Region (NCR) or San Antonio, TX

The Configuration Manager maintains control of software baselines, manages version control processes, and ensures proper configuration management across all environments. This position implements and maintains CM processes aligned with SAFe and DevSecOps methodologies, supporting the team's ability to deliver frequent, reliable releases.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain configuration management database and documentation
• Manage branching strategies and version control workflows
• Support CI/CD pipeline configuration and maintenance
• Track software versions and baselines across environments
• Coordinate release processes and version tagging
• Maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) repositories
• Support audit and compliance activities
• Document configuration changes and maintain change logs
• Assist with deployment automation
• Support transition activities and knowledge transfer

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 7 years of configuration management experience
• Bachelor's degree in relevant technical field (or equivalent substitution)
• Strong knowledge of Git and version control best practices
• Experience with CI/CD tools (GitLab, Jenkins, or similar)
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies
• Understanding of software development lifecycle
• Experience with configuration management tools and databases
• Knowledge of DoD configuration management requirements
• Active TS/SCI clearance CI poly
• Must be U.S. citizen

Salary & Benefits

The salary associated with this position ($77,000-$163,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards.

Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and additional insurances.

Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

Previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA; Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation’s most mission impactful initiatives.

When we formed Nightwing, we brought a deep set of credentials and an unfaltering commitment to the mission. For over four decades, our team has been providing some of the world’s most technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence support services to the U.S. government on its most important missions.

At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we'll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.