Configuration Manager

Company Overview XPECT Solutions, Inc. has built a strong reputation by supporting our clients in meeting their strategic goals and mission objectives. We provide high quality resources for a wide range of IT and security solutions at best-value pricing. Our success is built on a solid foundation of well-vetted, highly technical personnel, a disciplined project management approach, and an overarching commitment to customer service. We develop, test, deploy, and support exceptional solutions that enhance system functionality, while maximizing reliability and availability, and ensure the tightest security. Job Overview XPECT Solutions, is searching for a Configuration Manager to support our Federal Customer out of Columbia, SC. This is a Hybrid Position that would require 3 days a week onsite (after probationary period). The primary scope of duties is to coordinate and administer all Configuration Management activities, including formulating procedures for and executing the introduction of changes to engineering documents; and overseeing the review of released engineering change data and change documentation activities to ensure adherence to configuration management procedures and policies. The Configuration Manager shall leverage modern configuration, application, and life cycle-management tools and processes to maintain version control for software code, packages, libraries, containers, virtual machines, releases, and documents. Maintain ownership of the program's Configuration Management Plan, facilitate Configuration Control Boards, and support the establishment of the Configuration Management Library. Provide support for planning and producing a configuration control and management process that will assist with implementing and sustaining procedures for controlling modifications to baseline hardware, firmware, software, and documentation to ensure the protection of the Network infrastructure against improper modifications before, during, and after implementation. Provide support for planning and producing a process for reporting and recording changes to installed baseline equipment, equipment configuration specifications, and site locations. Coordinate the interaction between engineering, integration team, logistics, and program management to ensure appropriate changes are documented. Core Responsibilities Interface with the community, which includes project managers, developers, technical system owners and business system owners and serves as a resource for Release Management involvement on new projects and implementations. Support developers, users, and the Quality Assurance team regarding code storage, builds, and movement of code from development through the test phases and into the production environment through automation. Responsible for the build/deploy templates for automation within Release Management. Maintain accurate documentation for all change control and version control processes. Research, correct, and respond timely and accurately to issues. Weigh business needs against change control concerns and articulates issues to management. Promote approved software to test and production environments. Support Customer Engineering Review Board and Configuration Control Board meetings and decisions. Create reports and coordinate with the project team to resolve noted discrepancies. Enforce and maintain Configuration Management Plans for different programs. Develop, document, implement, and enforce procedures for using the CM environment. Perform CM audits on the integrity of the software CM processes. Manage the CI process to include but not limited to developing CIs and populating the ITSM database. Assess project ticketing needs and make recommendations for best meeting those needs. Create and implement CM plans to satisfy customer requirements. Train team members on CM processes and requirements. Identify and correct deviations from established processes. Continuously evaluate how well CM plans are meeting customer needs. Suggest and implement refinements to the plans as needed. Requirements Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance (Clearance is not needed to start, but most be able to obtain the requisite clearance) 4 years of experience implementing, maintaining, and managing IT Configuration Management in a complex IT environment Experience running Configuration Control Boards, meetings and other required briefings as directed by the government. Knowledge of IT Configuration Management programs, techniques, processes, and procedures. Knowledge of how software works in a production and test environment and how to structure and organize product deliverables. Benefits Xpect Solutions, Inc. is a one-of-a-kind employer with a talented team that is cleared at various levels and is certified in dozens of industry-recognized certifications. Our talented staff are the key to our success. They bring the knowledge, experience and technical skills to deliver the best solutions to our customers. We support our team by providing open communication, win-win partnerships with clients and vendors, a team-oriented culture that supports employee diversity, and a focus on professional development and growth for a long-lasting and happy career. We offer a benefits package that is designed to keep our most important assets - our employees - healthy, happy, energized and moving forward. Our philosophy is simple - empower our employees with the benefits, resources and the financial incentives they need to be successful. Benefits and Perks: Company Sponsered Medical, Dental, and Vision plan Retirement Savings Plan Life Insurance AD&D Insurance Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance 3 weeks of annual PTO 11 days of Holiday PTO Performance Awards Referral Bonuses (of up to $5,000) Education Reimbursement/Training (of up to $2,500/year) Xpect Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, who participates in E-Verify. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, or any other classification as required by applicable law. EOE/M/F/D/V