Configuration management specialist job description

AT&T Global Public Sector is a trusted provider of secure, IP enabled, cloud-based, network solutions and professional services to the Department of Defense. We are dedicated to recruiting, developing and empowering a diverse, high-performing workforce that is passionate about what they do, committed to our shared values and dedicated to our customers' mission.

RIS I is the delivery of regional IT services to the end user. We offer support of end user devices including desktop, workplace peripherals, and voice and video devices. We support local and campus area networks, including wireless and cable plant.

AT&T has an opening for a Network Configuration Management Specialist to be responsible for the execution of the CM process, which includes operating the defined and agreed process, ensuring it interfaces with all other relevant processes, reviewing the effectiveness and efficiency of the process, performing process audits and managing the process improvement cycle.
The job duties of the Network Configuration Management Specialist are as follows:

+ Ensuring that the Configuration Management (CM) environment facilitates product review, and change and defect tracking activities, and preferably has experience or training in the use of CM tools.

+ Developing the CM plan.

+ Reporting progress based on change requests.

+ Understanding configuration management principles.

+ Auditing configuration management activities by validating results against the baseline. Reports findings to change manager for final review and recommendation of revisions as appropriate.

Required Clearance: TS/SCI with polygraph. (#ts/sci) (#polygraph)

Required Qualifications: Two (2) years of experience with technical drawings and AutoCAD or similar software. Have a thorough working knowledge of reading RFP's, blueprints, specifications, and system documentation. Working knowledge of drafting methods and basic understanding of engineering drawings and principles. Appreciation of construction methods and schedules.

Desired Qualifications: Experience with installation and configuration of any levels of network devices, such as firewalls, switches, routers, cabling, Cisco, Brocade, or Juniper devices is a plus.

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AT&T will consider for employment qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of federal, state and local laws

We expect employees to be honest, trustworthy, and operate with integrity. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment) in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment status

Founded in 2002, VMD is an award-winning provider of Agile Software Engineering, Digital Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Mission Advisory, and Transportation Security Services to numerous U.S. Federal Government clients including projects across both DoD and Civilian agencies. We specialize in high-level, tip of the spear engagements with a significant impact on mission success for our clients.
Why Join VMD Corp?


VMD fosters a culture that is founded on Eight Core Values and you can watch what our Core Values mean to our Vision Mission Driven employees.

VMD Employees envision the future. We hold ourselves accountable and hold each other to equally high standards. Our people recognize and reward greatness and are humble in doing so. VMD Employees understand big accomplishments take a team. Our people learn from both our mistakes and successes; we pursue improvement relentlessly, objectively and without bias. We share our thoughts and ideas with purpose and transparency. We commit to the mission, the customer and to each other. We love being nimble and producing results.

Our team is one of the best in the business.


About the Mission You Will Join:


The Department of State has entrusted VMD to perform internal and external-facing informational websites and web applications activities specifically for the Bureau of Consular Affairs. VMD's mission is to perform migration/decommissioning activities over legacy websites to support the modernization of its website governance, architecture, and design.


Your Impact to the Mission:


Performs Configuration Management (CM) tasks to track and control software changes and SAFe/Agile artifacts Maintains version control on source code and supporting documentation for all releases Recommends effective CM policies, and documents CM processes to aid development teams Ensures that all CM functions are consistent with PMO and scrum methodologies Monitors and controls quality; Gathers data and reports metrics Able to work effectively and collaboratively with government and contract personnel Team player, handling other duties as assigned


Experience Needed to Be Successful:


Full understanding of SDLC Experience with CM processes Proficient with Microsoft's tools and technologies (i.e., SharePoint, Office Suite, Outlook) Proficient with Rational solution for ELM, Gitlab (source control), Nexus, ServiceNow/Remedy (ticket system) Excellent oral and written communication skills


Desired Qualification and Skills:


Department of State or Bureau of Consular Affairs experience Any CI/CD experience (e.g., Gitlab, Nexus, Jenkins)


Basic Qualifiers:


Education Requirement: Bachelor's in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field. Can Additional Years of Experience Substitute for Degree? Yes Minimum Years of Overall Experience: 5 Minimum Years of Specific Experience in Field : 4 Minimum Clearance to Start: Active Secret Clearance or ability to obtain Interim Secret Clearance. Work Status Allowable: US Citizenship


The Type of Person That Will Excel:


You are curious, inquisitive, and have demonstrated a constant eagerness to learn through actions. You have high attention to detail. You demonstrate personal accountability and integrity in all actions.


Travel and Telecommuting:


Travel: Little (less than 10%) Telecommute Options: Yes, initially, need be willing come to Ballston office for setup, orientation, etc. After, telework will be available for two days a week.

In accordance with Executive Order 14042,
Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors
and the
Safer Federal Workforce Task Force Order Guidance
, all VMD prospective employees may be either required to be fully vaccinated or receive an approved medical or religious accommodation for continued employment. VMD continues to adhere to all federal agency COVID worksite protocols.

VMD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable Federal, state and local laws. VMD maintains a drug-free workplace.

Responsibilities

This opening is for a recently awarded 5 year program that delivers a wide set of capabilities across the enterprise to include data management, data delivery, high ingest rate cloud architectures, and analytic platforms.

Provide Configuration Management (CM) support at the program, project, system of systems, system, and subsystem levels. Generate and maintain formal CM Plans and related documentation. Establish and maintain program and project-level configuration management technical data repositories tracking engineering change proposals (ECPs), Problem Reports (PR), Request for Waivers (RFW), Requests for Deviations/Waivers (RFD, RFW), Specification Change Notices (SCNs), Notice of Revisions (NORs) and other configuration item data and requests. Maintain and operate web-based CM server repositories. Generate and review configuration item change documentation including Class I and Class II ECPs, RFDs, RFWs, SCNs, and NORs. Organize program, project, and IPT level documentation into repositories, including web-based repositories, and maintain the repository to facilitate documentation storage and retrieval. The Contractor shall convert program documents, weapons data and records to include video and microfiche into digital format for digital access, distribution, and archiving using electronic means including CDs and DVDs. Participate in the CM process by maintaining controlled and versioned documentation in accordance with the program or project CM plan. Provide process improvement suggestions towards the program or project CM plan. Provide CM support by delivering all Government approved test artifacts (plans, procedures, reports) to the designated CM authority. Provide CM services for A&A documentation and processes to include development of technical network architecture drawings, Hardware and Software documentation, and documenting network change information. The Contractor shall maintain and update the Internet Protocol Administration (IPA) database with the documented updates and changes.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• BS 2-4 Years, MS 0-2 or HS 8-10
• Three (3) years of experience serving as a logistics planner, configuration manager, or process improvement manager
• Experience performing configuration item identification, baseline definition, source code control, action items and CM library use, and change request management
• Experience in the development and maintenance of Department of Defense manuals and specification
• Experience with writing technical reports
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with current polygraph is required

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.

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Peraton Overview

Peraton 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 and highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian, health, and state and local markets. Every day, our employees do the can't be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Veteran.

For Colorado Residents Colorado Salary Minimum: $49,400
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