System Configuration Lead

Infinity Systems Engineering; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Company Culture

Health Benefits

401(k) company contribution

Paid vacation

Annual profit sharing

Education reimbursement

Flexible work-life balance

Job summary

Infinity Systems Engineering in Colorado Springs seeks a highly organized System Configuration Lead to oversee IT configurations across the lifecycle. You will be the central authority on CIs, baselines, and documentation, ensuring alignment with security and regulatory standards in a small team environment.

This full-time role requires a TS clearance with SCI eligibility, hands-on experience with Jira, VersionOne, GitLab, Gradle, Maven, and Linux.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of professional experience in configuration management, systems administration, or a closely related IT role.
• Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Hands-on experience with configuration management tools (Jira, VersionOne, GitLab).
• Experience with CI/CD and software automation/deployment tools (Gradle, Maven, Nexus).
• Proficiency with version control and database management tools (Git, VersionOne, GitLab).
• Strong knowledge of Linux/Unix environments and scripting languages.
• Exceptional analytical thinking, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain robust configuration management policies, procedures, and strategies aligned with industry best practices.
• Oversee initial data consolidation and stand-up of CM tracking tools, ensuring accurate recording of CIs, hardware, and software versions.
• Manage the change management process, ensuring all changes, upgrades, and patches are documented, tested, and authorized before deployment.
• Conduct regular configuration audits and compliance assessments to identify risks and ensure security/regulatory adherence.
• Support and improve the release installation process by automating software build/deployment strategies.
• Facilitate configuration and change board meetings and maintain communication between Development, QA, IT Operations, and management.

Skills

Configuration management

Scripting

Linux/Unix

Cross-functional communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Technology

Tools

Jira

VersionOne

GitLab

Gradle

Maven

Nexus

Job description

Infinity’s niche in the aerospace and defense industry is specialized solutions that help bridge the gap between space and ground. This is no small task, and we owe our success to our team who help us fulfill our mission; to match people with their legacies for betterment of the world. There is always a place at Infinity for a motivated, capable individual seeking a career to better the world. We prioritize supporting our team through exceptional benefits, work-life balance, and structured career development. At Infinity, WE ARE MORE – now, come be more with us!

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented System Configuration Lead to oversee the lifecycle of our IT systems and software configurations. You will be the central authority on tracking system assets and enforcing configuration standards. The ideal candidate ensures all hardware, software, and documentation are accurately baseline-defined and seamlessly integrated. This position requires a self-motivated and driven professional, ready for engagement in a small team environment and willing to consider diverse task load.

Key Responsibilities:

• Configuration Management: Establish and maintain robust configuration management policies, procedures, and strategies aligned with industry best practices.
• Asset & Data Tracking: Oversee initial data consolidation and stand-up of Configuration Management tracking tools, ensuring accurate recording and tracking of all Configuration Items (CIs), hardware components, and software versions.
• Change Control: Manage the change management process, ensuring all system changes, upgrades, and patches are properly documented, tested, and authorized before deployment.
• Audits & Compliance: Conduct regular configuration audits and compliance assessments to identify risks, validate data integrity, and ensure adherence to security and regulatory standards.
• Release Management: Support and improve the release installation process by automating software build and deployment strategies
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Facilitate configuration and change board meetings, prepare status reports, and maintain clear communication between cross-functional teams (Development, QA, IT Operations, and management).

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field
• Experience: 3+ years of professional experience in configuration management, systems administration, or a closely related role within IT infrastructure
• Clearance Requirement: ActiveTS with SCI eligibility
• Required Technical Skills:
• Hands-on experience with configuration management tools (Jira, Version1, GitLab)
• Experience with CI/CD and software automation and deployment tools (Gradle, Maven, Nexus)
• Proficiency with version control and database management tools (e.g. Version 1, Git, GitLab)
• Strong working knowledge of Linux/Unix environments and scripting languages
• Required Soft Skills:
• Exceptional analytical thinking, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication abilities

Work Environment/Physical Requirements:

• Office environment with occasional on-site work in data centers or with hardware systems.
• May require after-hours or weekend work to address critical system issues or deployments.
• Some travel may be necessary to support system installations or meet with stakeholders.
• Ability to work at a desk and operate a computer for extended periods.
• Occasional lifting of IT equipment or hardware components (up to 25 lbs).

Work Schedule:

This is a full-time position, typically working 40 hours per week. Overtime may be required depending on operational needs.

Infinity Benefits:

Great Company Culture.Infinity firmly believes that our success is due to the happiness and personal satisfaction of our employees.

Health Benefits.100% Company Paid monthly Medical and Dental premiums for you AND your family.

Prepare for the Future.401(k) company contribution, with free professional financial planning advisors

Rest and Relaxation.Three weeks' Vacation– and we offer an annual company reward trip after one year of employment.

Health and Wellness.We offer 48 hours of sick leave, in addition to your Vacation, as well as Flex-Spending options (Medical and Dependent Care)

Work that Stays at Work.Genuine work/life balance and flexibility. We know our employees have lives outside of work and we support you in living them!

Education and Professional Training Reimbursement.We support our employees career aspirations and growth through our Education Reimbursement Program!

Profit Sharing Plan.Infinity’s success is due to our employees which is why all eligible employees receive an annual payout based on our Profit-Sharing Plan.

U.S. Citizenship is required.

To learn more about our company and benefits, please visit:Infinity Careers

Application Deadline:

This will be posted for a minimum of 30 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.