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Configuration Manager

GCyber


Job Location:

Washington, DC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 September 2026 (19 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

GCyber is seeking a Configuration Manager to help support a mission-focused federal IT modernization effort that is building and integrating secure digital capabilities in a classified environment. The program uses an Agile delivery model and a technology environment centered on ServiceNow Elastic AWS Red Hat and supporting integration technologies such as Kafka. The Configuration Manager will establish disciplined baseline control and release governance across a complex environment spanning development through secure production. The role combines technical understanding with strong process leadership and cross-functional coordination.

As the Configuration Manager you will
  • Own configuration management plans release procedures baseline controls governance models change workflows calendars readiness criteria deployment windows cutover plans rollback plans and post-release validation.
  • Coordinate release planning and execution across software engineering DevOps cloud data test cyber IA infrastructure operations network automation service management customers and partners.
  • Facilitate configuration control boards release readiness reviews go or no-go decisions deployment coordination and retrospectives.
  • Ensure release packages are complete reviewed traceable approved and supported by code configurations test evidence security scans deployment instructions rollback plans and release notes.
  • Maintain traceability across requirements defects risks decisions versions environments and changes using Jira Confluence Bitbucket or Git and associated CI/CD tools.
  • Control software scripts infrastructure as code data pipelines schemas dashboards integrations interfaces automation workflows COTS and FOSS components security configurations manifests and runbooks.
  • Maintain environment baselines across development test simulation IL5 or IL6 targets and operational systems.
  • Partner with DevOps to implement controlled promotion versioning approval gates automated tests artifact retention and auditable deployment evidence.
  • Track and communicate release scope readiness risks dependencies blockers defects deployment progress outcomes and health indicators.
  • Improve CM and release processes and provide practical training and guidance across engineering and operations teams.
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance
  • Ability to obtain and maintain any additional customer suitability approvals required for the position.
  • DoD 8570/8140 IAT II certification (i.e. Security CCNA-Security CND CySA GICSP GSEC SSCP)
  • Early-stage flexibility with partial telework during initial development phases
  • Full-time on-site presence at secure facility in Washington DC will be required as the program matures
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively across technical operational security and customer teams.
  • Bachelors degree in a related discipline additional relevant experience may be considered in place of a degree.
  • Eight years of relevant experience; additional relevant experience may be considered in place of a degree.
  • Demonstrated experience leading configuration management change control deployment coordination release governance or baseline management for complex cloud software or mission systems.
  • Experience developing CM and release plans facilitating approval reviews coordinating multiple environments and managing deployment and rollback documentation.
  • Experience with Agile and DevOps workflows Jira Confluence Git or Bitbucket CI/CD artifact management branching automated testing and promotion pipelines.
  • Ability to understand complex technical dependencies and impose clear auditable control without obstructing delivery.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with AWS GovCloud IL5 or IL6 ServiceNow Elastic or Kibana Kafka Logstash Databricks Watson AIOps network or cyber data sources or infrastructure as code.
  • Experience with STIGs vulnerability remediation security scan evidence privileged access audit support COTS and FOSS management and federal or DoD cyber processes.
  • Experience with ITIL SAFe Scrum PMP CMMI ISO 9001 or comparable delivery and quality frameworks.

Our Benefits

GCyber is committed to the well-being and development of every employee. Our benefits are designed to support your personal and professional goals from health and wellness programs to retirement savings and career development opportunities. Highlights include:

  • 26 Days of Paid Leave Annual PTO Increase
  • An extra day of paid leave for every year of employment with GCyber
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Additional Leave Allowances for Military Duty Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave
  • 401(k) Matching
  • 100% Company-funded Disability Insurance
  • 90% Company-Funded Health Dental and Vision Insurance with contributions to insurance benefits for spouses children and family members
  • Training and Professional Development Plans
  • Commuter Benefits Plan
  • Parking and Transportation Allowance

Equal Opportunity Employer

GCyber is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means you dont have to worry about whether your application process will be fair. We consider all applicants without regard to race color religion age ancestry ethnicity gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation veteran status or disability.

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GCyber, a leading government IT contractor, specializes in empowering U.S. Defense and Federal agencies with cutting-edge technology solutions. We provide top-tier Infrastructure and Operations, Security and Risk Management, and Portfolio & Program Management services. We deliver secu ... View more

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