Configuration Manager - Lead with Security Clearance

Purpose and Impact: Are you interested in using your skills to help shape the Cyber, Security, & Intel space? If so, look no further. Amentum is seeking a Data Center Operations Lead to join our team of passionate individuals at Fort Meade, MD. In this role you will support challenging, mission-critical projects that make a direct impact on the Nation's security and intelligence mission.

In support of DISA, Amentum's Intel and Cyber Division is expanding a proven team of highly skilled engineers and architects to support a program that provides critical IT capabilities to the Department of Defense. This team is committed to engineering, assembling, integrating, deploying, and sustaining an innovative IT enterprise solution. Our team delivers secure, mission-critical capabilities where system integrity and rapid deployment are paramount. We are seeking a Lead Configuration Management Specialist who combines meticulous technical discipline with strategic foresight.

In this role, you will lead efforts to establish and maintain robust baselines in a rapidly evolving operational environment. Success requires the ability to navigate complex, unique technical challenges independently while fostering collaborative solutions across integrated teams. To excel, you must possess a proactive learning mindset and the agility to rapidly master and govern the integration of next-generation systems and services.

Work Schedule: 8 Hours per day, Monday thru Friday Essential Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities of the Configuration Management Specialist, Lead include but are not limited to the following:

• Ensure integrity, availability, and reliability of configuration baselines across hybrid environments, including physical hardware, virtualized infrastructure, cloud assets, and software deployment pipelines.
• Manage the configuration management database (CMDB) within ServiceNow and ticketing workflows in Jira/Confluence to track Configuration Items (CIs), map system dependencies, and maintain a single source of truth.
• Define and enforce Configuration Management Plans (CMPs), policies, and Procedures (TTPs) aligned with ITIL framework best practices, IEEE standards, and organizational mandates.
• Establish and govern change management processes, leading Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) to evaluate, approve, and schedule changes while minimizing risks and scheduling Authorized Service Interruptions (ASIs).
• Ensure strict compliance with NIST SP 800-53 security controls, DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), and DoD IL5 baseline requirements through continuous configuration auditing and vulnerability remediation tracking.
• Performance management - Define, track, and report configuration management metrics, database health, audit findings, and SLA compliance to program leadership and strategic partners.
• Translate complex engineering requirements and system architecture changes into clear configuration baselines and communicate technical risks or deviations to executive leadership.
• Organize and lead regular configuration audits (Physical and Functional Configuration Audits - PCAs/FCAs) to verify that the deployed operational state perfectly mirrors the documented baseline.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Systems Engineers, and Cross-Functional Leads to seamlessly transition new systems, services, and software releases into the operational baseline.
• Conduct trend analysis on configuration drift and unauthorized changes. Through continuous process improvement, identify root causes of drift and implement automated discovery or enforcement solutions.
• Establish responsibility matrices (RACI) for configuration ownership, train technical staff on baseline procedures, and manage the incident response protocol for configuration-related outages or discrepancies.
• Lead site and system readiness reviews, verify baseline compatibility, produce Configuration Item Bill of Materials (BOMs), and assist in the creation of transition checklists for multi-environment deployments. Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:
• Employee will work in a SCIF on a daily basis.
• Employee may also be required to work in a datacenter environment for specified periods of time.

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Fifteen (15) years of experience in IT lifecycle management, systems engineering, or quality assurance, with a focus on deploying and maintaining complex enterprise-level baselines.
• Seven (7) years in a dedicated Configuration Management (CM) role, with at least three (3) years serving as a technical lead or manager overseeing change control processes and configuration baselines.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology (IT), Systems Engineering, or a related technical field (equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree).
• Extensive background establishing and maintaining configuration baselines across hybrid environments, including physical hardware/infrastructure, virtualized systems (VMware), and cloud environments (AWS/Azure).
• Deep working knowledge of ServiceNow (specifically CMDB architecture, asset discovery, and CIs) and Jira/Confluence for change management ticketing, workflow customization, and baseline tracking.
• Proven experience implementing and auditing configurations against federal and defense frameworks, including ITIL, NIST SP 800-53 security controls, IEEE standards, and DISA STIGs.
• Hands-on technical depth in configuration auditing (Physical and Functional Configuration Audits - PCAs/FCAs), baseline verification, and configuration drift detection to independently audit system states.
• Active DoD 8140/8570.01-M Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent) to meet DISA operational requirements.
• Strong working knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban) and DevOps/DevSecOps continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills, with proven experience leading Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) and presenting baseline risks to senior leadership.
• Ability to support non-standard hours, including scheduled maintenance windows, deployment surges, and emergency Configuration Control Board actions.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Security Clearance Required

• Must have active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility Minimum Education:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology (IT), Systems Engineering, or related technical field. Additional years of experience can substitute for degree.

Minimum Years of Experience

• Fifteen (15) years of experience in IT lifecycle management, systems engineering, or quality assurance, with a focus on deploying and maintaining complex enterprise-level baselines.
• Seven (7) years in a dedicated Configuration Management (CM) role, with at least three (3) years serving as a technical lead or manager overseeing change control processes, configuration baselines, and database governance.

Required Certification: (One or more of the following)

• ITIL® 4 Managing Professional or ITIL® v3/v4 Expert certification, with a strong focus on Service Transition, Change Enablement, and Service Configuration Management.
• National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) Configuration and Data Management (CDM) Certification, or Configuration Management Process Improvement Center (CMPIC) certification.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent DoD 8140/8570.01-M IAM Level III certification to support high-level DISA/NIST compliance governance.
• ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA) or ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist (CIS) in Service Mapping or Discovery.
• Demonstrated experience managing Configuration Management Databases (CMDBs) supporting multi-tenant cloud environments (e.g., AWS GovCloud, Microsoft Azure Government).
• Prior experience supporting Department of War (DoW) or DoD programs in an Impact Level 5 (IL5) or higher secure environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) #javelin 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, rel