Configuration Management Specialist

About the role

This role supports the National Digital Exploitation & OSINT Center (NDOC) and involves configuration management of developmental and operational systems. The individual will work on both developmental and operational teams to manage configuration baselines, automate CM policies, and implement change control and configuration audits.

Responsibilities

• Develop design and establishes configuration management planning documentation and procedures.
• Track system changes as identified by the team.
• Track licenses and license usage for software and hardware.
• Perform inventory and track management of hardware and software within the environment.
• Develop and track schedules for COTS/GOTS software release management.
• Provide reports on hardware/software usage as requested by the customer or program manager.
• Manage the change control process, including evaluating proposed changes, assessing their impact, and coordinating with stakeholders to implement approved changes while minimizing disruption.
• Track and report the status of configuration items throughout their lifecycle, including their current version, location, and relationships with other items.
• Manage maintenance contracts on hardware and software.
• Create and maintain standard operating procedures for configuration management processes to ensure consistency and adherence to best practices.
• Develop and maintain an IPAM system in conjunction with team members.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with configuration management activities that may impact project timelines, budgets, or quality.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between project teams, configuration management teams, and other stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain a centralized repository for all project-related documents and artifacts, including requirements documents, design specifications, test plans, and user manuals.
• Create briefings to provide an overview of the current status of the projects and tasks, including progress against milestones, accomplishments, challenges, and upcoming activities.
• Conduct regular configuration audits to verify that project documentation and artifacts are accurate, complete, and up-to-date.

Requirements

• Requires a bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of relevant experience, or Masters degree with 6+ years of experience.
• Several years of experience in IT or related field.
• Knowledge of version control concepts and best practices.
• Familiarity with ITIL practices related to configuration management.
• Experience managing hardware and software configuration baselines.
• Familiarity with Risk and Issue Management.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.

Qualifications

• Willingness to obtain TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.
• US Citizenship is required due to the nature of the government contracts we support.

Skills

• Lean Six Sigma Methodologies.
• Proficiency in configuration management tools such as Git, Subversion, or CVS.

Benefits

The position offers competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, and Retirement benefits. For more details, visit www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.