Configuration Manager

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Configuration Manager (Tier 3) to support our client in Washington, DC. The Configuration Manager will lead enterprise-level configuration management, ensure configuration discipline across the software lifecycle, and support technical baseline, COOP, and cybersecurity-driven configuration processes for a major federal environment.

Responsibilities of the Configuration Manager include:

·      Lead enterprise configuration management across full system lifecycle, from requirements baseline to decommission

·      Administer, monitor, and maintain software infrastructures and configuration tools

·      Perform technical baseline analysis for software, hardware, and databases

·      Maintain comprehensive documentation, including requirements traceability, APIs, design docs, test reports, security artifacts, POA&Ms, guides, and training materials

·      Manage primary and COOP repository replication for all production configurations

·      Conduct audits, inventories, and assessments in coordination with cybersecurity teams

·      Revalidate requirements with engineering and user communities

·      Chair and manage Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings

·      Create and maintain configuration baselines for development, test, and production environments

·      Perform change control operations and configuration audits

·      Develop, review, and maintain configuration management plans

·      Lead software tracking, release integrity, and multi‑environment coordination

·      Oversee packaging of software releases for testing and deployment

·      Establish and maintain documentation repositories and knowledge management frameworks

·      Provide leadership, guidance, and oversight for CM staff and CM budget management

Qualifications for the Configuration Manager include:

·      DOE Q clearance or Top Secret clearance

·      10+ years of experience in Configuration Management

·      Expertise with configuration management tools (e.g., Puppet, Chef, Ansible)

·      Experience managing enterprise technical baselines and COOP replication

·      Strong knowledge of version control systems, CI/CD pipelines, and release management

·      Experience conducting CCB meetings and performing configuration audits

·      Proficiency in scripting for automation and CM tool integration

·      Ability to maintain complex documentation and ensure compliance with cybersecurity requirements

·      Experience leading software/code reviews and enforcing CM plans

Compensation for the Configuration Manager includes:

·      Salary Range: $150,000-$170,000 depending on experience

·      Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and more

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