DevSecOps Configuration Specialist (DoD)

Leidos; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job description

Position Summary

The Configuration Management Support position is responsible for supporting configuration management processes related to product design changes and overall system integrity. This role ensures accurate configuration identification and control by reviewing design release documentation for completeness, accuracy, and proper authorization. The position works closely with engineering, program management, quality, and customer stakeholders to ensure compliance with contractual and organizational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support configuration and change management by routing problem reports, reviewing change requests, and preparing documentation.
• Control, identify, record, and report IT components, versions, constituent components, states, and relationships.
• Assist in maintaining environments for supporting the system software lifecycle across the full DevSecOps process.
• Handle all hardware and software artifacts that are part of the system, including source code, IaC, CaC, software executables, and commercial and open‑source product software.
• Review and release configuration items, including documents and drawings.
• Verify conformance to specifications, drawings, interface control documents, as defined with the program’s configuration management.
• Utilize configuration‑management tools to store, track, and manage configuration items.
• Support engineering review boards and configuration control boards.
• Document and implement hardware and software configuration‑management processes and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and applicable government standards, including correct markings, security labels, and distribution statements.
• May support configuration management and release of contract deliveries to the customer.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated configuration‑management experience supporting or managing complex, multidisciplinary programs.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Experience supporting configuration‑management processes in enterprise IT environments.
• Experience with software development and integration, particularly in a DoD environment.
• Experience with software testing tools, processes, and procedures.
• Active DoD SECRET clearance.
• Strong working knowledge of SharePoint or other document‑management and collaboration tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and DevSecOps practices; experience supporting complex defense contracts, specifically with the Air Force.
• Experience using or supporting source‑control systems (e.g., Git‑based platforms) and artifact repositories.
• Experience maintaining configuration baselines and supporting change‑control boards.
• Experience integrating configuration‑management into DevSecOps.
• Experience supporting configuration audits and traceability requirements.
• Experience with configuration‑management tools and SDLC processes.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.