Configuration Management Specialist

Description

Position Overview:

Detroit Defense is seeking a Configuration Management Specialist to support laboratory environment configuration management in a dynamic defense environment. This role requires hands-on technical expertise across networking hardware, enterprise software, and DoD configuration management processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and manage configuration management of laboratory environments consisting of networking hardware and enterprise software

• Develop, update, and maintain DoD configuration management documentation in compliance with applicable standards

• Support Navy Preventative Maintenance System (PMS) processes and procedures

• Administer and maintain RHEL, Windows Server, and Windows Client operating systems

• Manage virtualization environments using VMware

• Utilize Ansible for configuration automation and management

• Support Cisco networking infrastructure and NETSEC requirements

• Maintain configuration data and records within CMPro and JIRA

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure configuration integrity across laboratory systems

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum two (2) years of experience maintaining configuration management of laboratory environments consisting of networking hardware and enterprise software

• Active Security Clearance required

• Experience with Navy Preventative Maintenance System (PMS)

• Proficiency with RHEL, Windows Server, and Windows Client operating systems

• Experience with VMware virtualization platforms

• Hands-on experience with Ansible for configuration management and automation

• Experience with Cisco networking equipment and NETSEC

• Proficiency with CMPro and JIRA

• Demonstrated experience developing DoD configuration management documentation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting Navy or DoD laboratory environments

• Familiarity with ITSM or change management frameworks

• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent DoD 8570 certification

Detroit Defense offers an impressive compensation and benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• Company Paid Life and AD&D
• Company Paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending & HSA Accounts
• Legal & ID Shield Services
• 401k with Company Match
• Paid Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Why Detroit Defense

At Detroit Defense, we are proud to support the men and women who protect our nation. We deliver mission-critical solutions that enhance national security, protect the warfighter, and enable readiness through innovation, technical excellence, and end-to-end lifecycle support.

Remaining steadfast in our core values of Trustworthy, Mission Driven, Creative, and Agile we are a complex systems integrator for the U.S. Government, Detroit Defense provides solutions to meet the technical and programmatic challenges faced by our customers. Our proven success in multi-domain cross-platform system-of-systems integration results in fielded capability for warfighters. From R&D to production, fielding, and sustainment, Detroit Defense provides services and solutions to Empower Those That protect Us.

Veterans Encouraged to Apply: Detroit Defense proudly supports those who have served. We welcome applicants with military experience, including those transitioning to civilian careers. Your leadership, adaptability, and mission-focused mindset are valued here. Detroit Defense is a proud recipient of the Hire Vets Gold Medallion Award since 2022.

Detroit Defense is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity or gender expression), age, mental or physical disability, creed, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, genetic trait or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.