Configuration Manager

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Austin, TX, USA
In-Office
66K-106K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Information Technology • Security • Cybersecurity • Defense
Do the can't be done.
The Role
Manages configuration control processes, baselines, records, change management, and documentation for data center infrastructure and systems. Chairs or supports Configuration Control Board reviews, ensures auditable change records, maintains CMDB accuracy across Nlyte and ServiceNow, enforces naming standards, and contributes to release management and program reporting. The role requires substantial configuration management experience and coordination across technical operations and compliance processes.
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Responsibilities

Peraton supports the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) mission to deliver timely, reliable care and benefits to America's Veterans by engineering, operating, and modernizing a nationwide data center portfolio. Our team runs enterprise and regional data centers, telecommunications spaces, and secure network connections that host the systems Veterans depend on — from claims processing and pharmacy fulfillment to appointment scheduling and benefits delivery. We provide full-lifecycle data center and cloud engineering, 24×7×365 operations and monitoring, DCIM platform administration, analytics, and facility infrastructure reporting. If you want your engineering, operations, or analytics work to matter to someone, this is where it does. 

Position Duties & Responsibilities 

  • Manage configuration control processes, baselines, records, change management, and documentation for data center infrastructure and systems. 
  • Chair or support Configuration Control Board (CCB) reviews; ensure change records are complete, traceable, and auditable. 
  • Coordinate CMDB accuracy across Nlyte and ServiceNow; enforce naming and labeling standards. 
  • Provide CM inputs to release management, deliverables, and program reporting. 

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Qualifications

Requirements 

  • Currently possess or be able to obtain VA Public Trust — High Risk (BI High) / Tier 4 background investigation. 
  • Bachelor's in a technical or IT field; 5+ years of configuration management experience. 
  • Education substitutions (per Peraton Career & Compensation Framework): Master's degree substitutes ~2 years of required experience; Ph.D. substitutes ~5 years of required experience. In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, 4 additional years of relevant experience is acceptable (Associate's degree + 2 additional years also accepted for equivalent professional levels). 

Desired Skills, Tools & Certifications 

  • Tools: ServiceNow CMDB and Change modules, Nlyte, Git, SharePoint, and MS Project. 
  • Processes: ITIL v4 service management, SAFe Agile / Scrum for iterative delivery, NIST 800-53 / RMF, ISO 27001, TIA-942, ASHRAE TC 9.9, VA CRISP alignment, NFPA 70/70E, and OSHA safety practices.; EIA-649 / ISO 10007 CM standards. 
  • Certifications (desirable): ITIL v4 Foundation, ServiceNow CIS-CMDB / CIS-ITSM, PMI-PMP, CMPIC or CM2 certifications. 

Work location: Austin, TX

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range$66,000 - $106,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

Skills Required

  • Currently possess or be able to obtain VA Public Trust High Risk BI High / Tier 4 background investigation
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical or information technology field
  • At least 5 years of configuration management experience
  • Equivalent education and experience substitutions under the Peraton Career and Compensation Framework
  • Experience with ServiceNow CMDB and Change modules
  • Experience with Nlyte, Git, SharePoint, and Microsoft Project
  • Knowledge of ITIL v4 service management
  • Knowledge of SAFe Agile or Scrum
  • Knowledge of NIST 800-53, RMF, ISO 27001, TIA-942, ASHRAE TC 9.9, VA CRISP, NFPA 70/70E, OSHA, EIA-649, or ISO 10007
  • ITIL v4 Foundation, ServiceNow CIS-CMDB or CIS-ITSM, PMI-PMP, CMPIC, or CM2 certification

Peraton Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Peraton and has not been reviewed or approved by Peraton.

  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are described as broad, including medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and specialty programs like virtual physical therapy and surgical/cancer care navigation. Medical coverage is also characterized as a standout part of the overall package in terms of perceived quality.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) with employer matching and is repeatedly positioned as a strong component of total rewards. The 401(k) benefit is frequently singled out as one of the most valued parts of the package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are positioned as robust, including PTO, holidays, paid sick days, and floating holidays, with some roles offering notably generous accrual. Leave breadth is reinforced by related programs such as short/long-term disability and bereavement leave.

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The Company
HQ: Reston, VA
18,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2017

What We Do

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Why Work With Us

We are fearlessly solving the world’s most complex challenges to keep people safe and secure. You can be a part of protecting and promoting that freedom around the world.

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