Configuration Manager

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Columbia, MD, USA
In-Office
90K-140K Annually
Senior level
Security • Cybersecurity
The Role
Own configuration management across enterprise and mission-critical environments. Maintain hardware, software, asset inventories, baselines, lifecycle records, and change documentation. Support Configuration Control Boards, audits, procurement tracking, compliance activities, and status reporting. Coordinate with engineering, security, operations, and program management teams while improving workflows and tool usage. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance, five or more years of relevant experience, and specified IAT and vendor certifications.
Summary Generated by Built In

Come be part of a dynamic program that delivers enterprise infrastructure, systems engineering, and operational support across multiple mission-critical network environments. Our team designs, implements, and sustains modern technology solutions supporting real-world customer operations.

We foster a highly collaborative and technical culture that values innovation, continuous learning, and professional growth. Team members are encouraged to expand their expertise through training opportunities, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on experience with a wide range of technologies supporting complex operational environments.

Work Schedule: (shift hours and days of the week)

8hrs/day, 5days per week, all onsite

Essential Responsibilities: (describe the day-to-day)

Serve as the program's Configuration Manager, owning configuration management processes, baseline integrity, asset accountability, and change control activities across multiple operational environments.

Coordinate, track, and document hardware, software, and infrastructure configuration changes using established change management processes.

Administer and maintain configuration records, asset inventories, and baseline documentation to ensure accuracy and audit readiness.

Utilize Jira, Confluence, and other configuration management tools to log, track, document, and report configuration changes, requests, and approvals.

Support Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) by preparing documentation, tracking actions, and ensuring approved changes are properly implemented and recorded.

Maintain accurate inventories of government and company-owned assets, including hardware, software licenses, and associated support documentation.

Maintain lifecycle visibility of program assets from procurement through deployment, sustainment, technology refresh, and disposition.

Partner with Program Managers, Engineering, Security, and Operations teams to support system lifecycle planning, technology refresh efforts, procurement activities, and asset disposition.

Assist with procurement tracking by maintaining records of equipment purchases, warranties, maintenance agreements, and lifecycle replacement schedules.

Conduct configuration audits and reviews to verify compliance with established standards, contractual requirements, and organizational policies.

Generate configuration status accounting reports and provide metrics to program leadership regarding inventory, asset lifecycle status, and change activity.

Support customer, internal, and external audits by providing configuration management documentation and evidence of compliance.

Identify opportunities to improve configuration management processes, workflows, and tool utilization to enhance program efficiency.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

Standard working environment

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

5+ years of experience in Configuration Management, Asset Management, IT Operations, Systems Engineering support, or a related technical discipline.

Experience maintaining hardware and software inventories in a controlled enterprise or government environment.

Demonstrated experience managing baseline configurations, change requests, and configuration documentation.

Experience using Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow, or similar workflow and documentation management platforms.

Working knowledge of configuration management principles, configuration status accounting, change control processes, and lifecycle management practices.

Experience supporting Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), audits, or compliance activities.

Experience supporting hardware and software asset management within a network, systems, or enterprise IT environment.

Experience coordinating activities among engineering, operations, security, and program management stakeholders.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain detailed records.

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coordinate activities across technical and non-technical teams.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Active TS/SCI security clearance required.

Security Clearance Required:

TS / SCI

Minimum Education:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred

  • Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • undefinedMinimum Years of Experience:5+Required Certifications:This is an IAM2 level billet. Applicant must have:-          Required IAT Certs: one or more of the following: CAP, GSLC, CISM, CASP, CISSP, or equivalent-          Required vendor certification in configuration management, asset management, IT service management, or equivalent. Preferred Qualifications: AI if applicable to your programExperience supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, or Federal Government programs.Familiarity with IT asset management and procurement processes.Experience supporting NIST, RMF, ISO, or similar compliance frameworks.Certified Configuration and Data Manager (CCDM), ITIL, PMP, or related certification.Familiarity with Linux, Windows Server, virtualization, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure environments. Prior military service. Additional Hashtags:#javelinThis position [is not] designated as a safety sensitive position.As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment.  Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process.  Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum’s role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.   Other Responsibilities:Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. 

       

Compensation Details:

$90,000 - $140,000

       

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.


Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Paid time off and holidays

  • Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

  • Educational reimbursement

  • Parental leave

  • Employee stock purchase plan

  • Tax-saving options

  • Disability and life insurance

  • Pet insurance


Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

       

Original Posting:

10/12/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

       

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

Skills Required

  • 5+ years of experience in Configuration Management, Asset Management, IT Operations, Systems Engineering support, or a related technical discipline
  • Experience maintaining hardware and software inventories in a controlled enterprise or government environment
  • Experience managing baseline configurations, change requests, and configuration documentation
  • Experience using Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow, or similar workflow and documentation management platforms
  • Working knowledge of configuration management principles, configuration status accounting, change control processes, and lifecycle management practices
  • Experience supporting Configuration Control Boards, audits, or compliance activities
  • Experience supporting hardware and software asset management within a network, systems, or enterprise IT environment
  • Experience coordinating activities among engineering, operations, security, and program management stakeholders
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain detailed records
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • One or more required IAT certifications: CAP, GSLC, CISM, CASP, CISSP, or equivalent
  • Vendor certification in configuration management, asset management, IT service management, or equivalent
  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
  • Experience supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, or Federal Government programs
  • Familiarity with IT asset management and procurement processes
  • Experience supporting NIST, RMF, ISO, or similar compliance frameworks
  • Certified Configuration and Data Manager, ITIL, PMP, or related certification
  • Familiarity with Linux, Windows Server, virtualization, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure environments
  • Prior military service

Amentum Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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

  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, and vision plans and multiple PPO/HSA options. Mental health support via an employee assistance program and other wellness resources is also included in the benefits mix.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through a 401(k) plan with employer matching. Profit-sharing contributions and immediate or near-term vesting in some cases further strengthen the retirement value proposition.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are presented as solid for the sector, including tiered PTO accrual by tenure and a set of paid holidays. Role-dependent flexible or remote work options and leave programs add to perceived work-life support.

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The Company
HQ: Chantilly, VA
18,261 Employees

What We Do

Amentum is a premier global technical and engineering services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. We draw from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics. Headquartered in Germantown, Md., we employ more than 20,000 people in 48 states and 28 foreign countries and territories. Visit us at amentum.com to explore how we deliver excellence for our customers’ most vital missions.

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