DoD Configuration Manager — RMF & STIGs Lead (TS/SCI Eligible)

M2synergy Consulting LLC; United States; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

M2SC seeks a highly experienced Configuration Manager to lead CM for enterprise DoD systems, ensuring baselines, documentation, RMF/STIG compliance, and audit readiness.

You will interface with government stakeholders, manage CMDBs, participate in CCBs, and ensure traceability across mission systems.

Role requires Top Secret clearance eligibility, a CS/engineering degree, 5+ years in DoD/federal CM, and proficiency with ServiceNow, Git, SharePoint, Remedy, and CMPro.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years hands-on CM in DoD or federal environments.
• DoD CM standards knowledge (MIL-HDBK-61, DoD 5010.12-M, NIST).
• Security+ CE / CMII / PMP will be valued.

Responsibilities

• Interface with government stakeholders, program managers, and technical staff.
• Develop and maintain CM plans, policies, and procedures per DoD requirements.
• Manage change requests, ECPs, and baseline management.

Skills

Configuration management

DoD RMF familiarity

Cybersecurity policy

Audit readiness

Documentation management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ServiceNow

Remedy

SharePoint

Git

CMPro

Job description

Position Overview:

At M2SC, we are seeking a highly experienced and meticulous Configuration Manager to lead the configuration and change management processes for enterprise systems supporting a classified Department of Defense (DoD) mission. The ideal candidate will possess extensive expertise in managing system baselines, maintaining technical documentation, ensuring adherence to DoD standards (including the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), and facilitating traceability and audit readiness across mission systems.

Clearance Type: TS/SCI Eligible

Job Description:

• Interface with government stakeholders, program managers, and technical staff
• Develop and maintain Configuration Management (CM) plans, policies, and procedures in compliance with DoD regulations and contract requirements.
• Manage all aspects of configuration control, including change requests (CRs), engineering change proposals (ECPs), and baseline management.
• Maintain and update Configuration Management Databases (CMDBs), inventories, and system documentation.
• Participate in technical and program-level change control boards (CCBs), reviewing and approving all change packages.
• Establish configuration identification, control, status accounting, and auditing standards.
• Track software and hardware configurations for compliance with cybersecurity policies, RMF packages, and security accreditation boundaries
• Interface with cybersecurity, system engineering, and logistics teams to ensure traceability across system components
• Support inspections and audits by government stakeholders (e.g., DoD IG, RMF assessors)
• Ensure version control, release management, and documentation accuracy for mission-critical systems.
• Utilize tools such as ServiceNow, Remedy, SharePoint, Git, and CMPro to manage CM artifacts.
• Support contingency operations, exercises, and on-call rotations to maintain network continuity for mission-critical DoD services.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret clearance (SCI eligible preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in configuration management roles within DoD or federal environments
• CompTIA Security+ CE (DoD 8570 IAT Level II)
• ITIL Foundation, CMII, or PMP
• Demonstrated experience supporting classified programs and federal IT environments
• Strong understanding of DoD CM standards, including MIL-HDBK-61, DoD 5010.12-M, and relevant NIST guidelines

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience supporting classified systems in a DoD or federal environment
• Experience with DevSecOps environments, CI/CD pipelines, and software version control systems
• Knowledge of Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) and DoDAF frameworks
• Working knowledge of DISA systems, networks, and cyber compliance frameworks
• Familiarity with Agile or hybrid project management environment

To Apply:

Submit your resume and clearance status to [e-mail]. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and hold an active Top Secret clearance, or be eligible to obtain one at the time of application.

These positions are contingent upon the award of the contract.