Configuration Management Coordinator

Configuration Management Coordinator

The Opportunity:

As the Configuration Management Lead, you will be responsible for defining, maintaining, and auditing the baseline configuration of complex enterprise network systems deployed across naval and defense environments. You will lead the configuration control board (CCB) process, ensure strict compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) cybersecurity frameworks, manage baseline changes (ECR), and maintain accurate configuration records. This role requires close collaboration with systems engineers, network architects, cybersecurity specialists, and U.S. Navy stakeholders.

What You’ll Work On:

• Establish, document, and manage the project’s Configuration Management Plan (CMP) and Navy-specific engineering policies.

• Establish and maintain Functional, Allocated, and Product baselines for enterprise network hardware, operating systems, firmware, and logical topology configurations.

• Maintain the Configuration Management Database (CMDB) and ensure 100% traceability from initial requirements through deployment and operational maintenance.

• Chair and facilitate the project Configuration Control Board (CCB), managing technical reviews, risk assessments, and impact analyses for all proposed system modifications.

• Draft, review, and process Engineering Change Requests (ECRs).

• Assess proposed network routing, switching, and security policy changes for potential technical conflicts, security vulnerabilities, or operational downtime impacts.

• Ensure all technical configurations strictly adhere established policies and technical guidelines such as STIGs.

• Coordinate with Information Assurance (IA) and Cybersecurity leads to align CM processes with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) Authorization to Operate (ATO) lifecycle.

• Support configuration auditing for cloud and shore-based systems, verifying physical and functional configurations against baseline documentation.

• Execute and document formal functional configuration prior to key program milestones and system handoffs.

• Maintain detailed CM product artifacts such as SVDDs, configuration plans and ECRs.

• Maintain real-time visibility into baseline status, open ECRs, and pending hardware or software modifications.

• Drive continuous automation.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience in configuration management

• 3+ years of experience supporting U.S. Navy or DoD maritime network engineering programs such as CANES, ISNS, ONENet, Navy Sea2Sky, or shore communications infrastructure

• Experience with technical writing and developing robust CM plans, ECRs, and technical standard operating procedures (SOPs)

• Knowledge of network topology, enterprise routers or switches, firewalls, VLANs, routing protocols such as OSPF or BGP, and network baseline auditing tools

• Ability to present complex configuration impacts to military commanders, technical directors, and civilian program managers

• Ability to proactively solve problems

• Secret clearance

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Information Technology

Nice If You Have:

• Experience supporting NAVWAR, NAVSEA, or NIWC Atlantic or Pacific

• Experience with Navy afloat operational environments, shipboard installation processes, including SHIPMAIN, Installation Drawings, or SCDs, and C4I systems

• Experience building and executing test plans

• Experience with digital CM platforms, Jira, ServiceNow, enterprise CMDB tools, and version control software such as Git, GitLab, or Azure DevOps

• Experience with automated configuration tracking and network compliance assessment tools

• Ability to pay strict attention to detail

• Possession of excellent leadership and briefing skills

• Configuration Management Certification such as CMPIC, NDIA CM, or CMI Certification

• DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification such as Security+ CE, CCNA, or CISSP Certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,500.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

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Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.