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Senior Configuration Analyst

SAIC

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Colorado Springs, CO
Secret Polygraph Unspecified
Career Level not specified
$80,001 - $120,000

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Configuration/Change Manager to join our NITES Team in Colorado Springs, CO . This individual will play a critical role in managing and implementing configuration management (CM) and change management processes to ensure control over enterprise IT systems and software configurations. The role will focus on maintaining system integrity, ensuring proper documentation, and safeguarding configuration baselines in a mission-critical environment.

As a Configuration/Change Manager, you will work closely with system owners, engineers, and stakeholders to maintain continuous visibility of configuration changes while ensuring compliance with established policies, frameworks, and best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage configuration management (CM) processes, including identifying, controlling, maintaining, and auditing system baselines for all configuration items (CIs) such as hardware, software, and documentation.

Establish and maintain a change management process to manage updates, bug fixes, and new capability deployments ensuring traceability and accountability throughout the change lifecycle.

Manage and operate Configuration Management Databases (CMDB), ensuring records remain accurate, updated, and comprehensive.

Oversee the review and approval processes for baseline changes, including conducting Configuration Control Board (CCB) activities.

Track and document configurations for all enterprise IT assets, including hardware, software, and network components.

Support the coordination of builds, releases, and deployments across development, integration, and operational environments.

Ensure proper implementation of version control practices, ensuring that configurations align with documented baselines.

Collaborate with IT teams during system upgrades, deployments, and maintenance to monitor configuration changes and ensure adherence to approved processes.

Generate and maintain configuration audits, status accounting, and discrepancy reports for all configuration baselines.

Develop, update, and enforce configuration management policies, frameworks, and templates in alignment with DoD and NIST 800-53 standards.

Provide coaching and training to stakeholders on proper change and configuration management principles and tools.

Monitor the implementation and efficacy of CM processes across projects, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing solutions.

Qualifications

Certifications:

Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP)

CompTIA Security+ CE

Experience:

Bachelors and Five (5) or relevant years of experience in lieu of degree.

Technical Skills:

In-depth knowledge of configuration management tools (e.g. ServiceNow,).

Experience developing and managing Configuration Management Databases (CMDB).

Proficiency with version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN, or equivalent).

Knowledge of change management processes, including managing baseline updates, implementing software releases, and coordinating Configuration Control Boards (CCB).

Familiarity with NIST 800-53 and Risk Management Framework (RMF) to ensure compliance with federal security standards.

Proficiency in developing, implementing, and enforcing configuration control policies, SOPs, and work instructions.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing clear documentation, reports, and training materials.

Clearance Requirement:

US Citizen and possess an Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
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SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives. We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.
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