Senior Configuration Management Leader - Remote

Student Clearinghouse; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

National Student Clearinghouse is seeking a Senior Configuration Management Specialist to own and mature configuration management across software, infrastructure, and documentation. Work with DevSecOps, Engineering, and Security to ensure secure, auditable, and compliant software delivery.

You will establish CM standards, manage evidence for audits, and drive continual improvements in governance and controls while enabling resilient operations and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years of direct and progressively responsible experience in configuration management, software configuration management, DevSecOps, or related technical discipline.
• Experience leading enterprise configuration management programs, governance frameworks, or control environments.
• Experience establishing configuration baselines, change controls, configuration records, and compliance documentation across complex tech environments.
• Experience supporting cybersecurity audits, regulatory assessments, or compliance programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization's configuration management program and strategy, ensuring CM practices support software development, infrastructure management, cybersecurity, and compliance.
• Serve as the SME for CM controls supporting CMMC, NIST 800-171, and related cybersecurity frameworks; establish and improve CM practices and evidence management.
• Lead audits, assessments, and compliance reviews to validate baseline integrity, control effectiveness, and audit readiness.
• Develop and maintain CM plans, repositories, dashboards, metrics, and documentation providing visibility into compliance and program maturity.
• Mentor teams on CM principles, governance requirements, and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with Change Advisory Boards (CABs) and Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) to drive governance.

Skills

Configuration management

DevSecOps

Audits

Compliance

Risk management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Cybersecurity

Tools

GRC tools

CI/CD tools

Job description

National Student Clearinghouse is seeking a Senior Configuration Management Specialist to own and mature configuration management across software, infrastructure, and documentation. Work with DevSecOps, Engineering, and Security to ensure secure, auditable, and compliant software delivery.

You will establish CM standards, manage evidence for audits, and drive continual improvements in governance and controls while enabling resilient operations and regulatory compliance.