Configuration Management Engineer

Full Time, Fort Detrick, MD (Hybrid)

SECRET

Referral Bonus: $1000

Sign On Bonus: up to $2,500.00

Job Description:

Semper Valens Solutions is looking for a Configuration Management Engineer to lead enterprise CM capability development for the Wideband Control Strategic Portfolio supporting critical DoD satellite communication systems. This role will design and implement modern CM infrastructure, establish unified processes across distributed teams, and drive digital transformation from legacy systems to enterprise CMDB architecture.

This is a strategic infrastructure role, not a maintenance position. You'll architect solutions, build frameworks, and establish sustainable CM capabilities that position the organization for long-term success. The role requires technical depth in JIRA/Confluence CMDB design, strong stakeholder influence skills, and proven experience establishing CM processes in complex System of Systems environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Enterprise CMDB Development

Design and implement Configuration Management Database in JIRA for multi-domain System of Systems environment
Architect CI taxonomy and identification schemes supporting integrated configuration visibility
Establish baseline management frameworks and versioning strategies
Develop relationship mapping enabling impact analysis and dependency tracking

Process Framework Design

Create systematic change control workflows integrating with configuration item management
Design change classification schemes with appropriate governance and approval structures
Establish configuration audit frameworks supporting compliance and quality assurance
Implement lifecycle tracking for proactive technology refresh planning

Organizational Enablement

Train and mentor users across multiple Integrated Product Teams on CM tools and methodologies
Develop comprehensive documentation supporting varied technical skill levels
Build stakeholder alignment and drive adoption through expertise and demonstrated value
Create sustainable CM capability through knowledge transfer and skill development

Strategic Leadership

Advance organizational CM maturity through measured capability improvements
Establish metrics and reporting frameworks providing executive visibility
Define accountability structures for configuration ownership and stewardship
Lead digital transformation from legacy CM approaches to modern integrated systems

Education/Experience Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical field
(OR Associate degree + 5 years relevant experience, OR relevant certifications + demonstrated experience)
Specific experience with DoD processes and procedures is preferred.
Willing to travel in performance of required work responsibilities.

Clearance Requirement:

DoD Secret Clearance required (active or eligible)

Preferred Qualifications:

Active Secret clearance
AWS, DevSecOps experience
Oracle, SQL db, and or PostgreSQL experience
SAE EIA-649B or DoD CM standards familiarity
IL5 or classified environment experience
System of Systems (SoS) configuration management
Satellite systems or space operations domain knowledge
Technology lifecycle and obsolescence management
CMII, ITIL Expert, or Atlassian certifications
10+ years CM experience

About Semper Valens Solutions:

Semper Valens Solutions, Inc. (SVS) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Cost Effective Software and Systems Engineering, Field Support, Training and Full Life cycle Support Management to the DOD and VA community. At Semper Valens, our vision is to remain a creative, cutting edge and cost-effective solutions provider where our shared intellect, industry experience, and technology excellence, make a positive difference in our customer's success. Our solutions help bridge the gap between IT and business prioritizations to optimize budgets, risks, and operational processes. We search for outstanding technical professionals, hiring at all levels of the experience spectrum; intermediate, journeyman and senior. Consider us for your career plan.

Semper Valens Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Semper Valens Solutions proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital/parental status, pregnancy/childbirth, or related conditions, physical or mental disability, genetic information, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active-Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with Semper Valens Solutions through its online applicant system, please contact Semper Valens Solutions Human Resources Department at (830) 899-6870.Semper Valens Solutions is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer - minorities, females, disabled, and protected veterans are urged to apply. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

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