DCGS-N Configuration Management Specialist III (Job 1502)

Cyber Security Courses; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

DLH Corporation is seeking a DCGS-N Configuration Management Specialist III to lead enterprise GitOps architecture and CI/CD release strategies in a Navy environment. The role codifies policy-as-code, migrates from legacy CM tools, and ensures tamper-proof distribution of media.

The ideal candidate has advanced experience with GitLab CI/CD, Kubernetes, ArgoCD/Flux, Terraform/IaC, and cryptographic tooling, plus an active secret clearance. On-site in North Charleston, SC.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 10 years of contract management experience under FAR and DOD 5000 series.
• Bachelor's degree with 14 years of contract management experience under FAR and DOD 5000 series.
• Experience coordinating Industry Days and drafting procurement documents (CDRLs, DD-254s, Acquisition Plans).
• Must obtain Cyber Security Workforce IAM I designation within 30 days; Navy program experience.
• Experience with data science, data mining, statistics, or graph algorithms to support analytics.
• Knowledge of Navy CM governance (MIL-HDBK-61A) and cryptographic signing/SBOM tooling.

Responsibilities

• Architect and govern end-to-end software media generation process (gold-disk/ISO creation, OCI container artifact bundling, air-gapped release tarballs).
• Establish cryptographic signing (Cosign/Sigstore), SHA-256 checksum verification, and SBOM generation for all deployable media. Define the Software Media Custody and Transfer procedures to ensure tamper-proof distribution to tactical afloat/ashore DCGS-N nodes.

Skills

GitLab CI/CD

Kubernetes Agents

ArgoCD/Flux

Terraform/IaC

Helm/Kustomize

Linux

SBOM tooling (Cosign, Syft, Grype)

ISO/Disk image mastering

Education

Masters degree with 10 years of professional experience

Bachelor's degree with 14 years of professional experience

Job description

North Charleston, South Carolina

Position Title: DCGS-N Configuration Management Specialist III (Job 1502)

About Us

DLH delivers improved health and national security readiness solutions for federal programs through science research and development, systems engineering and integration, and digital transformation. Our experts in public health, performance evaluation, and health operations solve the complex problems faced by civilian and military customers alike by leveraging advanced tools including digital transformation, artificial intelligence, data analytics, cloud enablement, modeling, and simulation, and more. DLH is dedicated to the idea that Your Mission is Our Passion and brings a unique combination of government sector experience, proven methodology, and unwavering commitment to innovation to improve the lives of millions.

Overview

The DCGS-N Configuration Management Specialist leads enterprise GitOps architecture, designs automated CI/CD release strategies, codifies Navy CM policy into pipeline guardrails (policy-as-code), and drives the technical migration away from legacy CM tools (e.g., CMPro).

Responsibilities

• Architect and govern the end-to-end software media generation process (e.g., gold-disk/ISO creation, OCI container artifact bundling, air-gapped release tarballs).
• Establish cryptographic signing (Cosign/Sigstore), SHA-256 checksum verification, and Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) generation for all deployable media. Define the Software Media Custody and Transfer procedures to ensure tamper-proof distribution to tactical afloat/ashore DCGS-N nodes.

Qualifications

• Masters degree with10 years of professional experience or Bachelors degree with 14 years of professional experience providing contract management support that includes drafting/reviewing procurement-related documents in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), associated supplements, and DOD 5000 series requirements.
• Experience includes, but is not limited to, coordinating Industry Days; reviewing/draft procurement documents: Market Research Reports, Work Statements, Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRL), Contract Line Item Numbers (CLIN), DD-254s, Acquisition Plans, Source Selection Plans, Justifications & Approvals, and Determinations & Findings; preparing Procurement Requests, Modification Requests, Technical Direction Letters/Technical Instructions, tracking obligations/expenditures, and tracking deliverables.
• Individual shall have or be able to attain within 30 Days of assignment the Cyber Security Workforce IAM I designation. Individual shall have experience in U.S. Navy programs or operations. Experience with data science, data mining, statistics, or graph algorithms to support analytics objectives and automate report generation.
• GitLab CI/CD, Kubernetes Agents, ArgoCD/Flux, Terraform/IaC, Helm/Kustomize, Linux, Navy CM governance (MIL-HDBK-61A), Cryptographic Signing/SBOM tooling (Cosign, Syft, Grype), ISO/Disk image mastering.
• Active Secret Clearance walking through the door

Benefits

DLH Corp offers our employees an excellent benefits package, including Personal Time Off (PTO), medical, dental, vision, supplemental life with AD&D, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, and more. We want our employees to save for their future; therefore, we offer a 401(k) Retirement Plan, which includes a matching component. DLH is dedicated to your career development, providing training to help drive success, with access to our best‑in‑class e‑learning suite for formal and informal learning, professional and technical certification preparation, and education assistance at accredited institutions.

EEO

DLH Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. DLH will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disabled Veterans who need assistance to apply.

DLH is committed to maintaining a fair and authentic interview process

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