Configuration Manager

Red River Technology is actively seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Configuration Management professional to join our team in supporting a mission-critical program for the Navy. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to the success of a crucial initiative that directly enhances national operational readiness across the entire US Naval Fleet.

The Configuration Manager will establish, develop, review, and maintain a configuration management plan for all aspects of the software life cycle including software development, migration, deployment, and security in support of a flagship integrated combat system for the Navy. You will also provide subject matter guidance to other team members involved in the software management lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain configuration management plans, policies, and procedures.

• Manage the configuration control process to ensure that all changes are properly documented, reviewed, and approved.

• Maintain configuration baselines and ensure that all configuration items (CIs) are accurately identified, documented, and tracked.

• Establish a documentation repository to track and maintain records

• Conduct configuration audits to verify that the system configurations are consistent with the approved baselines.

• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure that configuration management processes are integrated into the project lifecycle.

• Track and report on software releases through change requests, impact assessment, and version control

• Prepare and present configuration status reports to management and stakeholders.

• Lead software and code reviews and ensure the configuration management plan is executed  

• Authorizes software releases

• Ensure compliance with DoD standards, regulations, and best practices related to configuration management.

Qualifications:

• Active DoD Secret clearance.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field or relevant work experience 

• Six years of Configuration Management experience or related field, within the DoD sector

• Familiarity with DoD standards and regulations

• Professional experience and high-level understanding of working with various operating systems and their implications 

• Experience managing complex IT projects and familiarity with risk and issue management 

• Strong analytical skills and experience with configuration management tools  

• Configuration Management certification desired

As a Configuration Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity of program configuration auditing, security, and tracking at every stage of the process to ensure robust and stable systems in support of mission critical defense programs.

If you are a motivated and skilled Configuration Manager with a passion for leveragingtechnology to expediteand improve business outcomes in the government sector, we encourage you to apply.