Configuration Manager

Nightwing; George; On-site; ZAR 1,268,000 - 2,684,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) plan

PTO and Holidays

Additional insurances

Job summary

Nightwing is seeking an experienced Configuration Manager to oversee CM processes across multiple environments in support of secure software development lifecycles. The role emphasizes maintaining baselines, version control, and release coordination within CI/CD pipelines.

Required are 7+ years CM experience, DoD CM familiarity, TS/SCI clearance with CI poly, and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent. Location focuses on NCR or San Antonio, with on-site work and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of configuration management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field (or equivalent substitution).
• Strong knowledge of Git and version control best practices.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (GitLab, Jenkins, or similar).
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies.
• Understanding of the software development lifecycle.
• Experience with configuration management tools and databases.
• Knowledge of DoD configuration management requirements.
• Active TS/SCI clearance CI poly.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Maintain configuration management database and documentation.
• Manage branching strategies and version control workflows.
• Support CI/CD pipeline configuration and maintenance.
• Track software versions and baselines across environments.
• Coordinate release processes and version tagging.
• Maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) repositories.
• Support audit and compliance activities.
• Document configuration changes and maintain change logs.
• Assist with deployment automation.
• Support transition activities and knowledge transfer.

Skills

Git & version control

CI/CD tooling

DoD CM requirements

Security clearance

Software development lifecycle

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant technical field

Tools

GitLab

Jenkins

Infrastructure as Code

Job description

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

Experience Level: Journeyman (Level 2) - Minimum 7 years experience
Clearance Required: TS/SCI with CI Polygraph
Location: National Capital Region (NCR) or San Antonio, TX

The Configuration Manager maintains control of software baselines, manages version control processes, and ensures proper configuration management across all environments. This position implements and maintains CM processes aligned with SAFe and DevSecOps methodologies, supporting the team's ability to deliver frequent, reliable releases.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain configuration management database and documentation
• Manage branching strategies and version control workflows
• Support CI/CD pipeline configuration and maintenance
• Track software versions and baselines across environments
• Coordinate release processes and version tagging
• Maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) repositories
• Support audit and compliance activities
• Document configuration changes and maintain change logs
• Assist with deployment automation
• Support transition activities and knowledge transfer

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 7 years of configuration management experience
• Bachelor's degree in relevant technical field (or equivalent substitution)
• Strong knowledge of Git and version control best practices
• Experience with CI/CD tools (GitLab, Jenkins, or similar)
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies
• Understanding of software development lifecycle
• Experience with configuration management tools and databases
• Knowledge of DoD configuration management requirements
• Active TS/SCI clearance CI poly
• Must be U.S. citizen

Salary & Benefits

The salary associated with this position ($77,000–$163,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards.

Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and additional insurances.

Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.