Senior Configuration Management Specialist

Information Technology Strategies, Inc. is a government IT solutions provider servicing commercial and government initiative in various parts of the United States. We are currently seeking a Senior Configuration Management Specialist to work for our company.

Summary:

• Client Agency is Defense Logistics Agency.
• Eligibility to obtain a U.S. Government SECRET / TOP SECRET Clearance. (Basic Federal Clearance requirements are U.S. Citizenship, clear criminal history check, no recent or pending bankruptcies)
• Lead System Engineering Technical Review and Configuration Management services for design and development work for DLA financial systems.
• Oversee and manage configuration management functions of Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI), including the creation and deployment of software packages and configuration baselines using Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM).
• Supervise the configuration management process across various aspects of DAI, for both servers and clients, and stand-alone machines.
• Direct total lifecycle CM planning and implementation for the program/project.
• Establish, document, and manage configuration identification structure for products, assigning unique identifiers.
• Ensure changes to configuration baselines are properly managed, verified, and approved.
• Oversee the capture and maintenance of product configuration information throughout the product lifecycle.
• Lead configuration verification and audits to ensure performance, security, and functional requirements are met.
• Manage and support Configuration Management Audits and Compliance reporting.
• Facilitate high-level management decisions on deployment issues with strategic recommendations.
• Oversee the maintenance and implementation of Change Management processes using automation and industry best practices.
• Coordinate with PMO to manage monthly and major releases; oversee preparation of production packages.
• Develop, maintain, and oversee the Configuration Management Plan.
• Create, maintain, and update Configuration Control Board (CCB) and Configuration Control Working Group (CCWG) Charters.
• Oversee the development, maintenance, and updating of documents and artifacts from CM sessions.
• Create, maintain, and update the Supplemental Implementation Guide (SIG).
• Develop, maintain, and update Configuration Management Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Implement and oversee the maintenance of software tools for Requirements Management.
• Implement and oversee the maintenance of change management and ticketing tools, ensuring meeting contract metrics and Service Level Agreements.

Requirements:

• Eligibility to obtain a U.S. Government SECRET / TOP SECRET Clearance. (Basic Federal Clearance requirements are U.S. Citizenship, clear criminal history check, no recent or pending bankruptcies)
• Must have 5+ years of relevant Configuration Management experience.
• Previous experience in configuration management or related technical documentation roles.
• Previous experience with version control and change management practices.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferences:

• One of the following certifications: IAM-II security certification: CAP, CASP+ CE, CISM, CISSP, CISSA, GSLC, CCISO, or HCISPP
• DFARS 252.239-7001 Information Assurance Contractor Training and Certification.
• One of the following certifications: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Foundations 2020 Certified Associate, Oracle Certified Associate (OCA), Oracle WebLogic Server 12c Administrator, Oracle Java SE 8 Programmer I, Oracle Enterprise Manager 12c Essentials (OEM 12c), Oracle Business Intelligence Publisher (BIP) 12c R1: Fundamentals, Oracle Planning 202x Certified Implementation Specialist (CIS), and Oracle Identity Governance 12c: Essentials.

Work With Us

IT-Strat is a technology consulting company that holds various contract vehicles including best in class vehicles. IT-Strat has supported multiple clients including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE via both prime and meaningful subcontracts). Additionally, IT-Strat has prime contracts with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and many others. We maintain relationships with multiple large businesses.

IT-Strat was established in 2002. We are a certified Woman Owned Small Business. IT-Strat also successfully graduated as an SBA 8(A) company. It was an 8(a) company from 2008 through 2017 and currently still has 8(a) contract vehicles.

Benefits We Offer:

• Four Medical/Vision options including an HSA plan
• Dental and Orthodontia plan
• Vision Materials plan
• Paid Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• 401K Retirement Program with company contribution
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave, Floating Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Semi-monthly pay cycle

Information Technology Strategies (“IT-Strat”) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and it is our policy to consider applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, alienage, ancestry, and any other factors prohibited by law. Employment selections are based on company and client requirements and the qualifications and skills of the candidate. IT-Strat is committed to actively capitalizing on the diversity of skills, talents, and perspectives of our employees.