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 an Configuration Management Specialist to work for our company.

Summary: 

• Client Agency is Defense Logistics Agency.
• Must be eligible 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)
• Conduct System Engineering Technical Review and Configuration Management services for design and development work for DLA financial systems.
• Provide support to 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).
• Assist in overseeing the configuration management process across various aspects of DAI, for both servers and clients, and stand-alone machines.
• Manage total lifecycle CM planning and implementation for the program/project.
• Establish and document configuration identification structure for products and assign unique identifiers.
• Ensure changes to configuration baselines are properly managed and verified.
• Capture and maintain product configuration information throughout the product lifecycle.
• Establish configuration verification and audits to ensure performance, security, and functional requirements are met.
• Provide support for Configuration Management Audits and Compliance reporting.
• Facilitate management decisions on deployment issues with unbiased recommendations.
• Maintain and implement Change Management processes using automation and industry best practices.
• Work with PMO to provide monthly and major releases; prepare production packages.
• Develop and maintain the Configuration Management Plan.
• Create, maintain, and update Configuration Control Board (CCB) and Configuration Control Working Group (CCWG) Charters.
• Develop, maintain, and update documents and artifacts from CM sessions.
• Create, maintain, and update the Supplemental Implementation Guide (SIG).
• Create, maintain, and update Configuration Management Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Implement and maintain software tools for Requirements Management.
• Implement and maintain change management and ticketing tools.

Requirements: 

• Must be eligible 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 3+ 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:

• DFARS 252.239-7001 Information Assurance Contractor Training and Certification.
• Currently hold one of the following certifications: IAM-II security certification: CAP, CASP+ CE, CISM, CISSP, CISSA, GSLC, CCISO, or HCISPP

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.