Strategic Configuration Management Engineer

Semper Valens Solutions; Frederick (MD); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus: $1000

Sign-on bonus: up to $2,500

Job summary

Semper Valens Solutions is seeking a Configuration Management Engineer to lead enterprise CM capability development for DoD satellite communication systems. This hybrid role at Fort Detrick, MD focuses on modern CM infrastructure, CMDB in JIRA, and end-to-end governance across distributed teams.

DoD Secret clearance is required, with travel as needed. You will architect CM processes, establish baseline management, and mentor teams while driving digital transformation from legacy CM to enterprise

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical field.
• DoD processes experience preferred.
• Willing to travel as required.
• DoD Secret Clearance required (active or eligible).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Configuration Management Database in JIRA for multi-domain System of Systems environment.
• Architect CI taxonomy and identification schemes supporting integrated configuration visibility.
• Establish baseline management frameworks and versioning strategies.
• Develop relationship mapping enabling impact analysis and dependency tracking.
• Create systematic change control workflows integrating with configuration item management.
• Design change classification schemes with appropriate governance and approval structures.
• Establish configuration audit frameworks supporting compliance and quality assurance.
• Implement lifecycle tracking for proactive technology refresh planning.
• Train and mentor users across multiple Integrated Product Teams on CM tools and methodologies.
• Develop comprehensive documentation supporting varied technical skill levels.
• Build stakeholder alignment and drive adoption through expertise and demonstrated value.
• Create sustainable CM capability through knowledge transfer and skill development.
• Advance organizational CM maturity through measured capability improvements.
• Establish metrics and reporting frameworks providing executive visibility.
• Define accountability structures for configuration ownership and stewardship.
• Lead digital transformation from legacy CM approaches to modern integrated systems.

Skills

Stakeholder influence

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical field

Associate degree + 5 years relevant experience

DoD certifications (preferred)

Tools

JIRA/Confluence

CMDB design

Job description

Semper Valens Solutions is seeking a Configuration Management Engineer to lead enterprise CM capability development for DoD satellite communication systems. This hybrid role at Fort Detrick, MD focuses on modern CM infrastructure, CMDB in JIRA, and end-to-end governance across distributed teams.

DoD Secret clearance is required, with travel as needed. You will architect CM processes, establish baseline management, and mentor teams while driving digital transformation from legacy CM to enterprise