Configuration Manager

Leidos is seeking a Configuration Manager to join our SCITES 2 team in Doral, FL.

The Leidos Digital Modernization Sector at Leidos currently is looking for a Configuration Manager to work onsite in Doral, Florida and have the opportunity to work in a high-profile IT and Cyber Services program supporting the United States Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) Cyber Information Technology Enterprise Services (SCITES) 2 contract. Our customer maintains a highly demanding mission and requires our support to provide expert technical and professional management support to the commands enterprise Information Technology (IT) services. The Configuration Manager will provide direct support to the Program Manager and PMO and play a critical role in the successful execution of the program.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee the configuration management processes, documentation, and change controls essential to ensuring the reliability, security, and compliance of vital government operations.

• Collaborate with talented professionals, master intricate systems, and have a direct hand in ensuring operational success.

• Develop, implement, and maintain configuration management plans, policies, and procedures to ensure system consistency and compliance. 

• Manage the evaluation, approval, and documentation of changes to systems, applications, and infrastructure. 

• Lead configuration control boards (CCBs) to review and prioritize system updates. 

• Establish and maintain a version control system to track configuration changes and ensure rollback capabilities when needed. 

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of configuration settings, baselines, and system components. 

• Ensure baselines are established, tracked, and monitored for system reliability and compliance. 

• Work closely with engineering, development, and operations teams to integrate configuration management processes into the software development lifecycle (SDLC) or system engineering lifecycle. 

• Ensure all systems meet organizational, industry, and regulatory standards for configuration and change management. 

• Provide data and reports to support internal and external audits. 

• Implement and manage configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Git, or ServiceNow). 

• Drive automation initiatives to streamline configuration management processes. 

• Regularly monitor configuration data and system performance to identify inconsistencies or risks. 

• Generate detailed reports on configuration status, changes, and compliance metrics. 

• Identify and address configuration-related issues, ensuring minimal disruption to systems and operations. 

• Develop risk management strategies for configuration changes. 

• Educate team members and stakeholders on configuration management best practices and tools.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years’ experience or Masters with 2+ years relevant experience.

• Expertise with configuration management tools such as ServiceNow or similar systems.

• Currently possess an active Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with mission-critical or government systems, especially in regulated environments.  

• Knowledge or IT or certifications in service management frameworks such as ITIL or DevOps.  

• Project Management certifications (PMP).  

• Security certifications such as CompTIA Security+ or CISSP.

Original Posting:

June 23, 2025

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $72,150.00 - $130,425.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.